Month: March 2025

Events

Newport Artillery Company Celebrates 284th Birthday

The Artillery Company of Newport marked it’s 284th birthday with a celebration at its Clarke Street armory on March 29, 2025. VFW Post 406’s own William Farrell is the unit’s commander. Other members are Dr. Murray Norcross and BG Peter Zwack who were part of the celebration. Congressman Gabe Amo was the guest speaker and…
Events

VFW Lecture Series Returns with Irish History in Newport at AOH

The VFW Post 406 lecture series returned with a full house of over 80 people attending the Irish History in Newport Lecture by Dr. John Quinn, History Department Chair at Salve Regina University. Stay tuned for news about future lectures. Thanks to our hosts at the Hibernian Hall for their gracious support.
Upcoming Events

VFW Post 406 to Support MLK Community Center Veterans Event on March 27

MLK Community Programs invites current and retired servicepeople from all branches of the military to gather for an evening of community and comradery (and charcuterie!). Share stories with fellow veterans and inspire the next generation of military servicepeople. It will be held on Thursday March 27 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at the MLK Community…
Announcements

Post 406 Ties have arrived!

The Post 406 ties have arrived. Pick one up before our upcoming March 26 lecture series at the Hibernian Hall. Cost is $45. Coordinate with Bill Farrell to get one in advance, otherwise at the lecture. The magnetic crests for coats will be coming in soon.
Upcoming Events

Newport VFW and AOH to host lecture on local Irish History – Wednesday March 26

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Dennis E. Collins Division 1 and the Newport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 406 will jointly present a lecture on local Irish history in 19th century Newport. It will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at the Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport. Doors open at 5:00 pm and lecture…
Announcements, Post News

Voice of Democracy Winner from Newport Post 406

The Voice of Democracy winner was announced at the 2025 VFW Conference in Washington DC as Grace Rochelle, sponsored from our own Newport VFW Post 406. Picture attached of Grace with VFW Commander in Chief Alfred J. Lipphardt, Mark L. Turner, RI Department Commander and Post 406 member, and Stephen Doherty, RI VFW Auxiliary President.