The American Village recognizes Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. “We invite you to join us in special tributes on this Memorial Day to America’s veterans," said American Village president and CEO Tom Walker. "We hope you will also take this opportunity to experience the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor, dedicated to those in every generation who served and sacrificed for America and for liberty.”

Gates open and scheduled events begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. “A Salute to Our Veterans” begins at 11:30 a.m. in Liberty Hall. The Montevallo Community Chorale will present a special musical tribute. A wreath laying ceremony will take place at 1:00 in front of the Veterans Shrine. While Memorial Day is a somber occasion, we also celebrate what our veterans fought for – our freedoms as Americans. Memorial Day events at the American Village include a reenactment of the first Purple Heart ceremony, drilling with Washington’s Continental Army, 18th Century games, and opportunities to meet Patrick Henry, George Washington and other revolutionary figures.