If you are planning to join the Citizens of American Legion Boy’s State of New York here at SUNY Morrisville on the last day of this year’s session on 2 July here are some things you should know. Every year the last days is exciting, and hectic and there is always a parent or two … Continue reading
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A History of Boys’ State
Since the beginning of Boys’ State, it has been a place for boys to become men. In 1935, an instructor at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Americanism Chairman of the Illinois Department of The American Legion, and Harold Card, the Department Boy Scout Chairman and junior high school instructor, wanted to create a program for young … Continue reading
What to expect on Friday
The last day (Friday this year) of New York Boys’ State is a hectic one. There are many final activities, and we hope that parents, families, and friends will join us. We are located on the campus of Morrisville State College. We are doing things a little different this year. All Boy’s will be departing on Friday, … Continue reading
