Museum to celebrate 80 years of service of Rochelle VFW

Posted 10/29/24

This year the national organization of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, celebrates 125 years of service from 1899 to 2024. Theirs is an impressive history of commitment to our nation both at home and abroad. In Rochelle the Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post 3878 celebrates 80 years of service from 1944 to 2024. The birthday celebration will be held at the museum on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. with a presentation by Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post 3878 official, Quartermaster Joe Drought.

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Museum to celebrate 80 years of service of Rochelle VFW

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ROCHELLE – This year the national organization of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, celebrates 125 years of service from 1899 to 2024. Theirs is an impressive history of commitment to our nation both at home and abroad. In Rochelle the Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post 3878 celebrates 80 years of service from 1944 to 2024. The birthday celebration will be held at the museum on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. with a presentation by Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post 3878 official, Quartermaster Joe Drought.

Come hear about the history of the Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post 3878 in Rochelle and how the local organization upholds the VFW vision of ensuring that veterans are respected for their service and are recognized for the sacrifices made on behalf of our great country. Refreshments will be served.

The mission of the Flagg Township Historical Society and Museum is to stimulate interest in Flagg Township history through education, research, collection and preservation of information for the benefit of the public of today and in the future.