American Legion Cantigny Post 556 - Wheaton

02/12/2025

This is a great program

10/22/2024

Brew it Forward

First Division Museum Tank Park
Saturday, November 9, 11 – 3 pm
Free with $15 Parking Fee

Celebrate Veterans Day by spending time with our local heroes and thanking them for their service. Your attendance at this outdoor beer tasting will benefit the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton. Guests may also choose to purchase beer tokens for attending veterans or donate directly to the Midwest Shelter. Veterans who attend will receive complimentary tastings.

Family activities will be available in the Tank Park. Concessions are available.

10/07/2024

Our !st Division American Legion Cantigny Post 556 in Wheaton will be hosting it's Fall 2024 Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with the Cantigny Park Annual 5K Run on Saturday Oct 19th. Come out to run, it's for a great cause - Midwest Shelter of Homeless Veterans.

10/07/2024

Some of the things the post has been involved this past year.

10/07/2024

On October 19th, the American Legion Cantigny Post 556 will have their Fall Pancake Breakfast. It is in conjunction with the Annual 5k Run at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.

07/25/2024

I want to thank John Tulipano of JLT Photography. He took my newest headshot at the HR HotSeat Summer Social here in Chicago. His professionalism shows in all the great headshot photos that he took at the event. [email protected]

04/17/2024

Interested in joining the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 556 contact Steve Arango at 630-260-8289 and leave a message or email : [email protected]

04/17/2024

If you are interested in joining American Legion Cantigny Post 556 or Sons of the American Legion Squadron 556 email the Adjutant, Dave Castillo : 630-260-8289 and leave a message or email: [email protected]

04/17/2024

Attached is the remaining calendar for Cantigny Post 556 and the newly formed Squadron 556:

Calendar of Events - 2024

May 13 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

May 24 - 27 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Annual Poppy Program
Fri - Mon 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Cantigny Park & Cantigny Golf Course

May 27, 24 Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1st Division Museum, Cantigny Park

June 8 – 14 American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State
Sat – Fri Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

June 10 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

July 8 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

July 12-15 American Legion Department of Illinois Annual Meeting
Wed - Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, TBD, Springfield, IL

August 12 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

August 23 – 29 The American Legion 105th National Convention
New Orleans, LA

September 9 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

September 13 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
Friday 11:00 AM – Noon, TBD, Cantigny Park

September (TBD) American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Post Picnic
Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, TBD, Cantigny Park

October 14 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

November TBD American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Fall Pancake Breakfast
Saturday 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park
(TBD – Based on Cantigny Park 5K Run for Midwest Shelter for
Homeless Veterans scheduling)

November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony
Monday TBD, Cantigny Park

November 11 American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Monthly Meeting
Squadron 556 Monthly Meeting
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Le Jardin Restaurant, Cantigny Park

December (TBD) American Legion Cantigny Post 556 Holiday Party
Sunday 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Red Oak Room, Cantigny Golf Course

04/17/2024

Here is your Post 556 Honor Guard: From Left to right
New Head of Guard- Don Kenyon, Dave Castello, Dan Devine, Mike Feltes, Steve Arango, John Lutz and Ron Wood

09/11/2023

08/04/2023

Semper Paratus Coasties!