The American Legion
Upcoming Events & Details
for more information also check our Facebook page and Calendar.
Please submit event flyer, poster or other documents to the Webmaster for publication on the website.
Patio Open
Starting this Saturday (10/16)
our patio will be open Saturdays
from 4PM-11PM and Sundays
from 12PM-7PM! We will be
selling ice cold beer every
weekend and if a cook is
available, we will have
hamburgers, hot dogs and
sausage on a stick for sale, we
will keep everyone updated on
availability of the food!
Post 490
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Notices & Bulletins
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Meetings
General Membership
Meetings are held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at
7:00 PM. The Board of
Trustees meet on the 1st
Tuesday of each month at 6:30
PM. The Executive Committee
meets first Wednesday each
month at 7:00 PM
Purple
Heart Post
Our post is recognized as a
Purple Heart Post.
Annual Events & News
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Post 490 host many events throughout the year. Due to Covid-19 events in 2020 have been reduced, we intend to resume normal operations
very soon. Past events have included AirShow viewing event, Crawfish Boil, Holiday Parties, Hall Rental events, Superbowl & other Sports event
watch parties, with a few off-site events scheduled throughout the year, like Golf Tournaments, VA patient visits, and support of local veterans.
Annual AirShow Viewing Event
The annual CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow
is an community event presented by the
volunteer efforts of the Houston Wing, Gulf
Coast Wing, and Tora! Tora! Tora! of the
Commemorative Air Force, with support from
the Lone Star Flight Museum, Collings
Foundation-Houston based. Many people
park and watch the event from the Post, we
also sponsor disabled and recovery veterans
at the event providing comradeship, food,
soda and a great view.
Walk of Honor
The trustees of Post 490 are sponsoring a
program to build brick walkway at the post to the
fire pit, with laser engraved bricks in honor of
veterans that may have made some impact in
your life. See Flyer for details and ordering.
Our Commander John Cronin
Every year the post holds elections for
officers for each of the 4 parts of the post
legion family. American Legion, Auxiliary,
Legion Riders & the Sons of the American
Legion. To see the officer list click on the
button above.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM
American Legion South Houston Post 490
11702 Old Galveston Road, Houston, Texas 77034
Office Phone (281) 481-1179 Club Room (281) 481-5686 Fax (281) 481-0257
Important Notice
On Wednesday September 22
nd
, 2021 the American Legion South Houston Post 490 suffered a devastating fire. The fire gutted Post
490’s main building, and it will be big challenge to rebuild. We will be back stronger than ever! All inside events are canceled,
rescheduled or moved to alternative locations. Please look for updates on our website and Post 490’s Blast E-Mail. All outdoor events
should take place as scheduled. It has always been our mission to serve our veterans and the community at large. To help us get back
on track, please use the PayPal donation link below!
For God and Country!
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