Kansas Department of The American Legion

Eisenhower Pilgrimage
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 SE 4th St., Abilene, KS, 67410, United States

Kansas State Fair
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00

National Convention
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-31 | Charlotte, North Carolina, NC
Hotel: Holiday Inn Charlotte-City Center
Room Rate: $171.72
Kansas Party participants must coordinate with the Department of Kansas.

National Membership Workshop
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-29 | Indianapolis, IN

Erie Bean Feed and Parade
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-15 | Erie, KS

Cadet Law Enforcement Academy
2023-06-11 - 2023-06-16 | Kansas Highway Patrol, 2019 E Iron Ave., Salina, KS, 67401, United States
The Cadet Law Enforcement Academy, co-sponsored by the Kansas American Legion, Auxiliary and Kansas Highway Patrol offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain knowledge regarding training and responsibilities of all law enforcement officials.

Kansas American Legion College
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Dr., Concordia, KS, 66901, United States

Boys State
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-10 | Kansas State University, 1835 Claflin Rd., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
The essence of Boys State is a program in which participants learn about leadership by becoming a mock, or virtual, government. This technique, which we refer to as learning-by-doing, was the goal Legionnaires Hayes Kennedy and Harrold L. Card wanted to reach when they founded Boys State in Illinois in 1935.
Kansas was the fifth state in the country to adopt this program. The first session of Boys State was held June 6 – 12, 1937 at Wichita University (renamed Wichita State University) in what is now called Wilner Auditorium. The program was also held at North High and West High during the Wichita years.
In 1963 the program moved from Wichita to the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.
In 1991 the program moved to its current location, Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.
For more information about The American Legion Boys State of Kansas, visit their website: https://ksbstate.org/

Department Convention
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04 | Ramada Hotel, Topeka, 420 SE 6th St, Topeka, KS, 66607, United States
Joining the Legion in Convention will be the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion who will hold their own independent Conventions in addition to two joint sessions involving all three groups.
Now is the time to make housing reservations by calling the Ramada at 785-234-5400.

District X Convention
2023-04-29 | Greenleaf, KS

District VI Convention
2023-04-29 | Ellsworth, KS

District VIII Convention
2023-04-22 | Garden City, KS

District IX Convention
2023-04-22 | Norton, KS

District IV Convention
2023-04-15 | Junction City, KS

District I Convention
2023-04-15 | Leavenworth, KS

District VII Convention
2023-04-01 | Sterling, KS

District V Convention
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-01
Locations:
March 31, Lindsborg, KS
April 1, Marquette, KS

District II Convention
2023-03-25 | Olathe, KS

District III Convention
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26 | Pittsburg, KS

Department Oratorical Contest
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Manhattan Post 17, 114 McCall Rd., Manhattan, KS, United States
The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Operation North Pole
2022-12-10

The Big Red '1' Turkey Run
2022-11-19

State Golf Tournament
2022-09-24 | Western Hills Golf Course, Topeka, 8533 SW 21st St, KS, 66615, United States
Tee Time is set for 9:00 am. Cost is $80.00 each (or a team of four for $320.00). Cost includes golf cart, fees, lunch, and awards ceremony. For further information contact State Golf Chairman Lonny Cook, telephone 785-286-2134 or email kickaron01@sbcglobal.net.

District IV Oratorical Contest
2022-02-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Manhattan Post 17, 114 McCall Rd., Manhattan, KS, United States

District VIII Oratorical Contest
2022-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Dodge City Post 47, 803 S 14th Ave., Dodge City, KS, 67801, United States

District VII Oratorical Contest
2022-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Sterling High School, 308 E Washington Ave., Sterling, KS, 67579, United States

District X Oratorical Contest
2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Michael’s Church, 504 6th St., Axtell, KS, 66403, United States

District II Oratorical Contest
2022-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Olathe Post 153, 410 E Dennis Ave., Olathe, KS, 66061, United States

District V Oratorical Contest
2022-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Wichita Post 4, 816 N. Water St., Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Department Bowling Tournament
2022-01-22 - 2022-01-23 | Little Apple Lanes, 515 Richards Dr., Manhattan, KS, United States
Information and entries for the 75th State Bowling Tournament are being mailed to all past participants and bowling alleys. If your local bowling alley does not receive the information please contact State Headquarters.
