Dixon VFW Post 540

Dixon VFW Post 540 THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME! Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540 in Dixon, Illinois. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together an

d formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the nearly 1.9 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

SAVE THIS DATE — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 Twenty-five years ago, our nation was attacked.On September 11, 2026, our co...
08/26/2026

SAVE THIS DATE — FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, our nation was attacked.

On September 11, 2026, our community will come together at Dixon Veterans Memorial Park to remember the 2,977 lives lost that day; honor the first responders, military members, and citizens who served and sacrificed in the days and years that followed; and recognize the lasting impact September 11, 2001, had on our community and our nation.

This will be a community remembrance, bringing together our local veterans, law enforcement, fire and emergency services, and the citizens we all serve.

Friday, September 11, 2026
Projected Ceremony Start — 8:30 AM
First Memorial Bell Toll — 8:46 AM
Dixon Veterans Memorial Park
668 Veterans Parkway, Dixon, Illinois
Hosted at Dixon Veterans Memorial Park
Jointly sponsored by Dixon VFW Post 540 and Dixon American Legion Post 12

Participating public-safety agencies and additional ceremony details will be announced as planning is finalized.

We remember. We honor. We keep our promise to never forget.

September 11, 2001 — Never Forget.

08/21/2026
Frank S. pulled card #24 tonight but that was the A♦ so the pot rolled over to $6,865! There will be no drawing or food...
08/21/2026

Frank S. pulled card #24 tonight but that was the A♦ so the pot rolled over to $6,865! There will be no drawing or food next week in deference to Amboy Depot Days, but we'll still be open if you want to stop out!

08/21/2026

Tonight's Queen of Hearts pot is $6,515!

You wanna line dance? Stop out! Wednesdays 630-8pm 🤠
08/17/2026

You wanna line dance? Stop out! Wednesdays 630-8pm 🤠

Address

1560 Il Route 38
Dixon, IL
61021

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 1pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+18152885165

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