***HISTORY***

Delaware Veterans, Inc. Post #2

CHRONOLOGY

1946
World War II Veterans of Wilmington had already established a Post known as Delaware Veterans of Foreign War. They approached local area veterans in Dover (principally David P. Buckson) to form a Post in Kent County. This was to be known as Post 2, with the original Post in Wilmington adopting Post #1.

1947
Post #2 organized and held meetings at the Masonic Temple (Theater) on Loockerman St., Dover. Charter issued and James H. Hughes, III is elected as the first Commander. Later in this year, Post #2 rents a building at 122 Bank Lane (location of the Trophy Hut for many years thereafter).

1949
Post #2 erects WWII memorial and flag pole at State and Kings Street known now as the Memorial Triangle.

1950
James H. Hughes, former Commander, donated the property at the corner of Pear Street and Walker Road to Post #2.

1952
New post home completed at present location. Much of the work being completed by members.

1955
Post becomes a Little League sponsor.

1956
Post #2 began the first of many minstrel shows as a way to raise funds.

1958
Expansion of Post #2 Home with fireplace at north end of building completed. The wife’s group led by Nancy Lewis contributed $1,000.

1973
Post #2 Golf League initiated.

1975
Name changed to Delaware Veterans, Inc. from Delaware Veterans of Foreign War.

1975
Bingo initiated at Post 2 to raise funds. First Chairman was Ralph Knotts.

1975
First Associate members accepted to increase membership.

1979
North room expanded and bar moved into new addition.

1981
Student scholarships began.

1991
Expansion required for Bingo at south end of building completed.

2007
DelVets #2 and the American Legion Post 2 erected a new flag pole at the Memorial Triangle.

Jack Lewis compiled this brief chronology of our Post’s history. It is not a thorough record and may not be an exact record of what is recorded here. Contributions and or corrections are welcome.