Delegates assemble at ALA VGS 2023

"Find the Magic Within"

Held on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia

Sample Program Schedule

Learn more about the organization that presents and hosts Virginia Girls State American Legion Auxiliary

History of the program

Longwood University graciously offers all ALA Virginia Girls State citizens an application fee waiver. The official admissions website is http://whylongwood.com and includes application information.

• To develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship.
• To arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of our government.
• To develop in the citizens a determination to maintain our form of government, primarily by bringing them to the realization of how great it is to be an American.
• To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation.