EISENHOWER PILGRIMAGE
17 October, 2026
Eisenhower Memorial, Abilene
Sponsor Rose or Wreath
All members of the public are invited to participate in our tribute to the 34th President. The Kansas American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor the annual Dwight D. Eisenhower Pilgrimage at the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, Kansas. Saturday’s ceremonies will begin at 10:00 AM at the Eisenhower statue. For $10.00 American Legion Family Posts, Units, and Squadrons can have a Memorial Rose laid in their name at the ceremony. For $20 Districts can have a Wreath laid in their name. Funds from roses and wreaths are used to defray the cost of the Pilgrimage. Organizations can sponsor a rose or wreath by clicking on the rose on the left. The online deadline to sponsor a rose or wreath is 14 October 2026.
We are looking forward to being your hosts and we are certain you will enjoy the Pilgrimage.
American Legion Family Homecoming
HONORING:
ED BORING – AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT VICE COMMANDER
LAURIE KERNS – DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY VICE PRESIDENT
JEFF KERNS – S.A.L. DETACHMENT VICE COMMANDER
October 17, 2026
Beginning at Noon
Greyhound Hall of Fame
407 S Buckeye, Abilene
All Legion Family members are invited to celebrate homecoming with us. Cost to attend is $15 in advaced, $20.00 at the door (RSVP by October 5) and includes roast beef or Italian Chicken with sides. RSVP by venmo to Jeffry Kerns @blkcldkerns (QR code on flyer).
Homecoming Flyer
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Big Red One Turkey Run
21 November, 2026
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The Turkey Run provides a turkey and fixings to the families of the Soldier Recovery Unit (formerly the Warrior Transition Battalion), and other military families in need. This year, our goal is to provide food for 600 families. Volunteers are needed to gather food as well as distribute the food at Fort Riley. Breakfast and lunch is provided for a free will donation. The volunteers will be able to show the face of The American Legion when they load the food into cars for those needing assistance. The donation list (left) shows the donations provided by each Chapter/Post.
Monetary donations to support this program may be sent to Department Headquarters. Please make checks payable to: Kansas Department of The American Legion. Be sure to indicate “Turkey Run” on the check.