# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Gurnee Legion Salute to Black Veterans for Black History Month
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 2nd Annual Gurnee Legion Salute to Black Veterans for Black History Month

Honoring the Courage *Celebrating the Legacy* Remembering the Sacrifice

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Time: 7:00PM

Location: Gurnee Legion (Lower Hall), 749 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60085
Admission: free (donations accepted) 
 
Join us for a special tribute recognizing the Service and contributions of Black Veterans who have bravely defended our nation. The Keynote Speaker will be Charles St. Clair, (Veteran Captain, U.S. Army; Entrepreneur, member of the Gurnee Legion. Charles St. Clair is known as the co-owner of Black Horizon  Brewing, noted for being one of Illinois' few Black-owned breweries.  He grew up in Waukegan, IL . Dinner will be provided. 
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL in the hopes that people can learn and understand the contributions Black Americans have made to the defense of our nation.
 
To learn more, please call (847) 244-9282 or email sergeantatarms@post771.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/2nd-annual-gurnee-legion-salute-to-black-veterans-for-black-history-month/200029541712719
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month, business, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 64

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029541712719?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=gurnee-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Gurnee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 749 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
- **lat**: 42.37145
- **long**: -87.92239
- **full address**: 749 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Gurnee American Legion Post 771 (https://allevents.in/org/gurnee-american-legion-post-771/11673466)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 749 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gurnee American Legion Post 771
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** black-history-month, business, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2nd Annual Gurnee Legion Salute to Black Veterans for Black History Month ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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