About Us

American Village serves the Nation as an educational institution whose mission is to strengthen and renew the foundations of American liberty and constitutional self-government by engaging and inspiring citizens and leaders, with a special emphasis on programs for young people.

The American Village is a unique attraction in the heart of Alabama, on 188 acres in Montevallo, 30 minutes south of Birmingham. Housed here is a nationally pioneering education institution focused on building good citizens through immersive and engaging experiences, where visitors discover the power and drama of America’s journey for independence, liberty and self-government.

The Village offers school programs for students in grades Pre-K-12, and caters to public, private, parochial and homeschool groups. Students take part in American history as they step back in time to the founding era of our nation, learning firsthand through engaging experiences led by a passionate staff of costumed historical interpreters.

But more than that, it offers family-friendly, interactive and engaging fun for all ages! Meet patriots of the past, see a puppet show, become a colonial spy and carry a secret message past redcoat soldiers, learn about apothecary medicine, and oh, so much more!

The Spring season Festival of Tulips is fast becoming a must-see statewide event, with over 100,000 tulips planted and available for picking.

And the American Village has been designated the Celebration Capitol for America's Semiquincentennial (250th birthday) in Alabama.