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Post 9851 is the Veteran Centerpiece for Hendersonville, and involved at many levels with the community, including hosting meetings for other Veteran organizations (AL, DAV, MOAA, VVA and their Aux's). We are especially proud to be the co-coordinators for the annual Hendersonville Veterans Day Parade.

Check the calendar below for activities (many recurring) and find ones you are interested in participating with. Our Saturday "Scuttlebutt" is open to members and non-members alike, with no expectations, just Veteran Comradery in a smoke and alcohol free environment. See our separate Hall Rental Calendar for other facility usage, including when other organizations meet.

Our Saturday mornings include food distribution to needing Veterans through our Veteran Food Pantry. New applicants just need proof of their service.



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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Enter the Voice of Democracy Contest

High School Student Scholarship Program

Voice of Democracy
 (Accepting from local students. Others can find a local Post here.)

  • Local high school age students compete at multiple levels for a chance to travel and win scholarships.
    2026-27 Theme: "What a Veteran Taught Me about America"
  • Annually, a new theme provides a topic to compose and present a short speech on.
  • Winners from the Post level advance to District, and possibly State and National levels.
  • Entries start around August, with submissions due by October 31. They can be delivered to the Post or submitted via an online portal specific to the student's local Post. Click the button below for details.
 

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Enter the Patriots Pen Contest

Middle School Student Scholarship Program

Patriot's Pen 
(Accepting from local students. Others can find a local Post here.)

  • Local middle school age students compete at multiple levels for a chance to travel and win scholarships.
    2026-27 Theme: "What a Veteran Taught Me about America"
  • Annually, a new theme provides a topic to compose and present a short essay on.
  • Winners from the Post level advance to District, and possibly State and National levels
  • Entries start around August, with submissions due by October 31. They can be delivered to the Post or submitted via an online portal specific to the student's local Post. Click the button below for details.
  • Entry form for local submission.
 

Submit Online