The Patriot’s Portrait

06/17/2026

06/05/2026

Just a reminder that we will be hosting an Open House from 11am-2pm tomorrow (Saturday June 6, 2026) in conjunction with DAV Person County Chapter 72, Person Veterans Council, American Legion Riders Post 138, NC , the Panetta Event Center at Post 138 and the Person County Veterans Mafia. The Person County Register of Deeds will be onsite to register Veterans DD214s at no charge. This event is open to all Veterans and the general public. Come out and see what resources are here in Person County for our Veterans and our community. We ask that all Post 138 members be at the Post at 9am if possible. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow (Saturday June 6, 2026)

05/31/2026

This Saturday. 11am-2pm. 218 Chub Lake St. Roxboro NC. All Person County Veteran Organizations will have information booths set up inside Post 138. The Person County Register of Deeds will be onsite registering VETERANS DD214 for no charge. This event is open to all honorably discharged Veterans and the General Public. Light Refreshments will be available.

05/22/2026

As you are making your plans for this holiday weekend make sure you plan time to come honor and pay respects to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation……..

05/15/2026

Post 138 will be opening its doors to all honorably discharged US Veterans and the General Public on Saturday June 6, 2026 from 11a-1p!!! Come join us and find out what all the Veteran Organizations are about here in Person County. DAV Person County Chapter 72, Person Veterans Council, American Legion Riders Post 138 and the Person County Veterans Mafia will all be present and have information tables set up. The Person County Register of Deeds Office will be present to register Veteran’s DD 214s free of charge. This is very important for Veterans to have their 214s on file and let their family members know that. Together Veterans are stronger! Hope to see a packed house at our Open House! 218 Chub Lake St Roxboro NC.

05/01/2026

Today is May 1, 2026. The start of Military Appreciation Month. Boots have been placed on the quarterdeck at the Person County Veterans Park to remember those who served in our military and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. They will stay in place until the last day of May. This display and our reflection pool will always prove that Person County will never forget our fallen heroes.

03/27/2026

Please make plans to join us tomorrow morning at 10am as we honor our Vietnam Veterans and remember those that are no longer with us.

02/10/2026

Just a reminder. Ground Breaking for the Person County & City of Roxboro First Responder Memorial is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 am at Huck Sansbury Park. If your schedule allows please come and show our First Responders the respect they truly deserve.

01/15/2026

Just a reminder about this event this Saturday January 17th. Breakfast starts at 8:45am. Event will be held at Pvt. Lester Blackwell Post 138 American Legion located at 218 Chub Lake St Roxboro NC. All Veterans are invited to attend, not just Person County Veterans.

01/04/2026

The Person Veterans Council, Pvt. Lester Blackwell Post 138 American Legion and DAV Person County Chapter 72 would like to invite all Person County Veterans to the Veterans Breakfast being held by the VFW 2740 on Saturday January 17, 2026 at 9am at the Panetta Event Center at Post 138. There is no charge to attend. Please make plans to attend and see what the VFW 2740 is doing for our Veterans in conjunction with The Joel Fund.