The First Capitol Detachment of the Marine Corps League is based in York, PA. We are a unit of a national veterans service organization first chartered in 1937. We have supported our Marines and accompanying Naval personnel, their families, and our local community since our local incorporation in 1982. We invite you to our meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Shiloh American Legion Post #791 at 1490 Poplars Road, York (beginning at 7:30 pm).
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12. You may access the meeting room directly from the upper parking lot.
For the latest on current activities, visit our Facebook page and download our Award Winning newsletter.
2023 Marksmanship events have been set. Get the details here.
Congratulations to First Capitol Adjutant Sarah Cook (center), who is among veterans selected for recognition by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women during Women's History Month. Department Senior Vice Commandant Diana Henry (right) was also selected for recognition. Department Junior Vice G. Victoria McCoy was recognized in 2022.
We were pleased to recognize two William Penn JROTC Students during the Bearcat Battalion Military Ball on 24 March.
We were pleased to receive a proclamation from the York County Commissioners recognizing the 75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots on 21 December.
We were pleased to remember Marine Sgt. J. Henry Denig - Medal of Honor recipient - on 6 August.
We were pleased to assist with the refurbishment and rededication of the Monument to Heroes in Long Level on 23 July.
Our 2023 USMC Birthday Ball is scheduled for Friday, November 10 in a larger venue at Heritage Hills Resort. Please plan to join us!
Thank you for visiting us!