Crossgar War Memorial Hall was opened on Remembrance Day (11th November) 1952 “as a memorial to the local men who lost their lives in the two World Wars.”

When plans were discussed to create a war memorial in Crossgar, the original committee (then headed by prominent Crossgar businessman and councillor, T J McMillan) believed a public hall would be of more benefit to the community than a standalone monument. 

The new public hall was officially opened by Mr A G Algeo CBE (past president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union). A memorial plaque bearing the names of the soldiers who lost their lives was also unveiled by Mr J A Jaye (pictured). The architect of the new hall was Mr E M’Kibbin and the building contractor was Mr J Hamilton. The hall cost £8,000 to build. Among its donors was Sir James Martin of Crossgar, inventor of the ejector seat. The main support came from the Carnegie UK Trust.

For over seven decades, the War Memorial Hall has served as the village's chief community space for many private and public events. Friday night dances once proved particularly popular, and for many generations, this is what put the hall on the map. Some groups have been using our hall for over 30 years, while others continue to start. By these groups hiring the hall, this modest income has funded the upkeep of the hall.

Behind all this work are dozens of past and present committee members who have devoted countless voluntary hours down through the decades in order to keep this important community facility open to the public. Now a registered charity, this management committee is still made up of local people with an interest in the memorial and community aims of the Hall.

In 2014, a major extension was built to the rear of the building, which included a modern meeting room and kitchen. Since then, new features continue to be installed throughout the hall to make it attractive for 21st-century users. All three halls remain well used by all sections of the community and are available for public hire.