VFW Post 573 CANTEEN

NOW serving lunch, and daily dinner specials!

Canteen Hours;

Monday through Friday 11am – 9pm

Saturday 2pm-9pm

Sunday 12pm – 6pm

Pool Tournament Tuesdays at 6pm

Open Mic Night Thursdays 7pm-9pm

Karaoke Fridays 7pm-9pm

VFW Post 573’s Canteen, which was constructed by its members within the National Historic District of Clarksburg, WV.

The canteen offers a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where members can avail themselves to a variety of activities like playing pool, throwing darts or a having a good old fashion card game. Post members have access to a juke box that contains a variety of music, such a open mic nights, karaoke and bands. There are multiple flat screen televisions that show different types of sports, news and local programs. Finally, customers can just unwind or engage in conversation while enjoying one of the many different types of beers, cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks the Post has to offer.

 History shows the term "Canteen” was not originally a piece of equipment. The word referred to a place where refreshments and entertainment were provided for members of the armed forces.

 One of the most famous canteens was the Stage Door Canteen in World War II. The Stage Door Canteen was started and directed by The American Theatre Wing, War Service Inc, at the beginning of WWII. The canteen offered servicemen nights of dancing, entertainment, food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even opportunities to rub shoulders with celebrities. The first Stage Door Canteen opened in New York on 2 March 1942 in the basement of the 44^th Street Theater; it measured 40 by 80 feet and could accommodate 500 people at a time. Soon canteens would open in Boston, Washington D.C, Philadelphia, Cleveland, San Francisco and Newark. Towards the end of the war there were Canteens in London and Paris. At war’s end and after serving so many GIs, the Canteens would all shut down.

 Today Veterans of Foreign Wars including VFW Post 573 has adopted the name "Canteen” to refer to the place within a Post where members and customers can find entertainment and refreshments.

The following Rules are here to keep the Canteen safe and enjoyable for all its members and guests.

 Entry and use of the Post’s Canteen is for VFW Members and Auxiliary members and Social Members who are in Good Standing.

 All VFW members and Auxiliary members must have a valid membership card with them and are required to produce such card if challenged by the Bartender or a Post Officer.

 Active, Reserve, Retired U.S. Military, members of Nationally Recognized Veterans Service Organizations, First responders and police are welcome.

 Upon entry please show your valid Military ID Card or Active VSO Membership Card to the Bartender or, if present, a Post Officer.

 Social Memberships are available for the general public on a limited basis.

 Pubic is welcome during special events, such as open mic nights, karaoke and bands.