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American Village in Montevallo

May 2, 2007 By Rhoda 29 Comments

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We have an interesting & unique historical & educational facility here in Birmingham (in the small town of Montevallo) called American Village that I visited for the first time last year with some girlfriends. We toured the newly opened Southern Living Showcase House (called The President’s House, modeled after George Washington’s Mt. Vernon home) & fell in love with it. The lady who was in charge of the house asked if we would like to be volunteers in the house & so, I’ve been volunteering for the last few months. It’s a wonderful concept for learning & one that I’ve never seen anywhere before. I would have loved to have had a field trip like this one when I was in school!
Here’s an excerpt from their website: The American Village is the first civic education campus in the country built to provide experience-based learning for young people. In addition it is proving to be a popular stop for casual visitors and tourists, having been featured in the September, 2000 issue of Southern Living magazine.
Over a quarter of a million students have made history at The American Village, experiencing the past with a visit to this unique interactive colonial classroom. Students from every grade level participate in experiential learning every day. The American Village is unique in its mission to strengthen and renew the foundations of American liberty and self-government through citizenship education. More than a field trip, The American Village educational program is tied directly to objectives in the state course of study and graduation standards.
Of course, the Southern Living house is what I fell in love with. I was there last week for a volunteer day (3 hours) and always marvel at how beautiful the house is. They made some of the details (like moldings, pine floors) true to the original standards, but of course, added a wonderful modern kitchen & master bath & anyone would love to live in this house today. Here’s some pics that I took last Christmas of the house. If you get the chance to visit, by all means do so!
Above & below: Master Bedroom & bath
Diningroom, don’t you love these arches!
Upstairs girl’s room & bath:
Media/play room:
Kitchen, this is a WOW kitchen!
Butler’s pantry:
Livingroom:
LR Fireplace:
Moldings between study & LR:
Outdoor patio area:

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  1. Southerninspiration says

    May 3, 2007 at 7:40 am

    Hi, found your blog thru Boomama, and must say I will visit again and again. I love that you volunteer for the SL house, what fun! And I love reading about your yardsale finds, and seeing your home and gardens! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Niesz Vintage Home says

    May 3, 2007 at 7:41 am

    Oh…Mom and I will have to plan a trip there!
    Sounds like a great place to tour. And that house! I’m in love. 🙂

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  3. Anonymous says

    May 3, 2007 at 12:23 pm

    Just LOVE your photos — and how wonderful that you volunteer at such a great place! Thanks for sharing!

    Jan x at Rosemary Cottage

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  4. RealEstateGirl says

    May 3, 2007 at 12:32 pm

    Just gorgeous! I think that’s on my way to Birmingham (from Montgomery).

    Hope all is well with you!

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  5. Daisy Cottage says

    May 3, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    Wow, Rhoda where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that you went to this house – I’m so glad you shared these pictures again.. what a wonderful home! And I bet you are their BEST volunteer! Good for you – I really admire how you’ve moved to a new town and involved yourself happily 100%! What a postive, inspiration you are!
    xo,
    Kim

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  6. Tonja says

    May 3, 2007 at 3:27 pm

    How interesting you should post about this. My nephew got married there last week-end. We were all set to go, but that was while Don was still in the hospital and we couldn’t make it. My SIL said that it was a beautiful place and it certainly looks like it. I’m sure you enjoy the time you spend there.

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  7. The Decorated House says

    May 3, 2007 at 8:38 pm

    I remembered the pictures, too. Once I saw them again. But it was a treat all over again, because I totally forgot about that place. Southern Living really did such a nice job with it. Thanks for posting the pictures.
    Donna

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  8. sandi @ the whistlestop cafe says

    May 5, 2007 at 12:05 pm

    For years I lived about 1 mile from the American Village…but I have never been. Isn’t that the way it always is?
    Thanks for taking me on the tour, now drop in for some sweet tea!

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  9. Lallee says

    May 5, 2007 at 3:33 pm

    Rhoda, thank you for posting this virtual tour. It’s a beautiful home and I enjoyed seeing the details.

    Warmly,
    Lallee

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