Poppy pins are made by veterans at the VA hospital in Hampton

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

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.