Guest speaker Rachel Helvering and Dr. Jeff L. Scott speak during the 2026 "Manifest Destiny: Going West" Teacher Institute at the American Village
Through the Troy University and American Village partnership, the Experiencing America Initiative provided educators with a week of professional learning featuring expert-led presentations, collaborative application sessions, and classroom resources designed to strengthen our civic foundation through the teaching of American history.
Throughout the week, teachers from across the region explored the history of America’s westward…
Over 100 high school students from all over the state of Alabama gathered for the 2026 Trojan Patriot Academy to learn, lead and serve.
Troy University, in partnership with the American Village, hosted the 2026 Trojan Patriot Academy from June 7-12, welcoming more than 100 high school students for an immersive six-day program focused on civic education, servant leadership, and patriotic heritage at the Troy University campus and the American Village in Montevallo.
Now in its 3rd year as…
Troy University will be participating in Alabama’s "Two Lights for Tomorrow" initiative.
Troy University has announced its participation in Alabama’s “Two Lights for Tomorrow” initiative, a key part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Inspired by Paul Revere’s legendary lantern signal on April 18, 1775, the initiative celebrates the courage, vigilance and unity that…
Trojan Patriot Academy students at the 2024 opening ceremony.
Rising high school juniors and seniors from across Alabama are invited to apply for the Trojan Patriot Academy, a dynamic summer leadership program hosted by Troy University in partnership with the American Village. This week-long program, focused on leadership, civics, and U.S. history, offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of American democracy and…
