Our Story

The American Legion Post 60 in Henderson NC recognized that Henderson was one of largest communities in the State that didn’t have any type of veterans’ memorial. This created an intense desire to have a veteran’s memorial, centrally located in our community, that would provide a place of solitude where people could go to pay their respect and appreciation for those who have served our country. The memorial will also be a place used by veterans and civic organizations along with citizen groups to hold ceremonies and reflect. 

To bring this dream to reality, it was decided to form the Vance County Veterans Memorial Foundation to lead the administrative and fund-raising aspects of the project. Being a new foundation, we were extremely fortunate to have the Vance County Historical Society come along beside and partner with us on the fund-raising component of the project. Originally, for the first few months, we were able to use their tax-exempt status until we received our own 501 (C)(3) designation from the IRS.  

It is now official...we have received our own designation as a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization.  The IRS Determination Letter is available upon request.