American Legion

Youth Programs: The Post sponsors 20 to 30 high school juniors to the American Legion Boys State and Girls State programs. The Post Junior shooting program teaches marksmanship to boys and girls. An American Legion postal match is held at the Post. Crew 76 is a scouting program sponsored by the Post. The Post sponsors and instructs students who participate in The American Legion Oratorical program. The Post presents annual ROTC Awards to units at The University of Texas and hosts an ROTC Appreciation dinner and color guard pass in review ceremony. Members serve as volunteers at District, State and National Contests. Members contribute substatial hours to these activities.

Charles Johnson House: Post 76 purchased the Charles Johnson House in 1924. The home is designated Historic by the State of Texas and The City of Austin. Built in the late 1850s, the home preceeded the City of Austin and may be the oldest home in Austin. Post 76 utilizes the home for programs and expends funds to maintain the building and grounds. The Post retains a certified arborist to care for several Heritage Oak trees which are on the National Registry. The largest tree is estimated to be the oldest tree in Austin and more than 1,000 years old.