Troy University, American Village Celebrate Opening of Independence Hall 

Independence Hall dedication honors Walker’s legacy.

Independence Hall dedication honors Walker’s legacy.

The American Village in Montevallo opened its new Independence Hall last month, completing founder Tom Walker’s vision for the civic education center. The ceremony took place hours after Walker’s passing, marking both the achievement of his longtime goal and a tribute to his work in education. 

Walker founded the American Village and considered Independence Hall…

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The Experiencing America Teacher Institute Brings Revolutionary History to Life for Educators 

Author Jeff Mckenna presenting at the Experiencing America Teacher Institute.

Author Jeff Mckenna presenting at the Experiencing America Teacher Institute.

The Experiencing America Teacher Institute concluded June 20th after four days of immersive Revolutionary War education for 41 educators from across the United States. The program, a partnership between the American Village Citizenship Trust and Troy University, provided professional development focused on bringing 18th-century American history to life in modern classrooms. 

The institute began last…

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Trojan Patriot Academy, Cultivating the Next Generation of Civic Leaders 

Students visited Montgomery's State House and met with Governor Kay Ivey and State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey.

Students visited Montgomery's State House and met with Governor Kay Ivey and State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey.

Eighty-six rising high school juniors and seniors from across Alabama gathered at Troy University June 8–13 for the second annual Trojan Patriot Academy, a leadership program designed to forge civic strength through the lens of history. 

The week began with team-building activities at Camp Butter and Egg, leadership assessments and Myers-Briggs personality testing. Dr. Duane…

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Participants draw leadership, life lessons from inaugural Trojan Patriot Academy

Trojan Patriot Academy participants pose with Gov. Kay Ivey for a photo on the steps of the Alabama Capitol.

Trojan Patriot Academy participants pose with Gov. Kay Ivey for a photo on the steps of the Alabama Capitol.

A group of rising high school juniors and seniors from around the Alabama honed their skills in leadership and increased their knowledge of civics and history during the inaugural Trojan Patriot Academy earlier this month.

The five-night camp, which was the result of an ongoing partnership between Troy University and the American Village Citizenship Trust,…

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