American Legion - Department of North Carolina

Delegates interested in attending Tar Heel Boys State should reach out to their nearest American Legion post.

Find your post here.

If you experience any issues contacting a post, email tarheelboysstate@gmail.com and we will connect you with the right contact.

"The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines."

Commitments include:

  • mentoring youth and sponsorship of programs in our communities

  • advocating patriotism and honor

  • promoting strong national security

  • continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans

Other programs available here.