The American Legion produces Boys State each year, along with the assistance of dozens of volunteers - most of them former Boys State citizens.
Featured Article
Senator Nico Nevard recently attended Boys Nation representing Massachusetts. Learn more about his once in a lifetime experience in Washington D.C.

Chairman’s Letter
The Massachusetts American Legion’s Boys State program has developed leaders and promoted our country’s democratic system for more that seventy years. It represents what’s best about the Legion, and our nation. Our success is well recognized. Many of our graduates

Program Overview
Massachusetts Boys State is designed to teach democratic values, improve knowledge of government and encourage citizen involvement through an intensive week-long program that immerses students in grass roots democracy. Over the course of seven days, students create and manage their own