The American Legion National Americanism Conference is held annually and provides a forum for directors of the Americanism programs to share ideas from their specific state’s programs with other states. It is held in Indianapolis, IN.

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his city, county and state government.

Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935.

At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.

High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization.

The American Legion Department of West Virginia Mid-Winter Conference will be held at the Pullman Plaza Hotel in Huntington, WV.

The American Legion Department of West Virginia, 2nd District Oratorical Contest will be held in Grafton, WV.