Welcome to Alabama Girls State,
the best state in the land!
Alabama Girls State is a week-long, fun-filled, hands-on learning opportunity for some of the best and brightest rising 12th graders in the State of Alabama. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Girls State is one of the most respected and coveted experiential learning programs in the United States, teaching Delegates about how government works at the city, county and state levels.
The 2025 Session of ALA Alabama Girls State will take place June 1-6, 2025 on the campus of The University of Alabama.
In relevant part, the ALA Mission Statement says, "For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security." The Girls State program epitomizes the ALA’s mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through an enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and knowledge of the responsibilities of citizenship.
The 2025 Session of ALA Alabama Girls State will take place June 1-6, 2025 on the campus of The University of Alabama.
In relevant part, the ALA Mission Statement says, "For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security." The Girls State program epitomizes the ALA’s mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through an enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and knowledge of the responsibilities of citizenship.