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Conference Venues

The Power of Community will be in several venues located in downtown Montgomery, all within a 10 minute walk or less.

 

All venues are ADA compliant, however if you need special accommodations, please contact the Conference organizers using the form at the bottom of this page.

Kress on Dexter

S.H. Kress was established by Samuel Henry Kress and operated from 1896 to 1981. Today, the art deco gem has undergone a complete renovation, re-establishing her prominence and a re-envisioning as a dynamic hub for community, innovation and collaboration. Kress on Dexter was awarded the 2017 ABC Excellence in Construction award for the best Historical Restoration under $25MM in the state of Alabama. 

 

  • Pre-Conference reception

  • Conference registration

  • Breakfast and networking

Davis Theater

The Davis Theatre is a downtown Montgomery landmark and is one of only a handful of such theatres still standing across the South. The theatre hosts amateur and professional musicals, dramatic productions, chamber music groups, symphony orchestras, dance groups, ballets and instrumental performances of all types. 

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  • Welcome to the Conference

  • Opening Keynote

  • Closing Plenary

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Sessions & Workshops

Rosa Parks Museum

Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum is an active memorial to the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and the lessons of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that brought racial integration to transportation and international attention to civil rights. Located in downtown Montgomery, Alabama at the site where Mrs. Parks was arrested, it is the nation’s only museum dedicated to Rosa Parks. Our mission is to honor her legacy and that of the boycott by providing a platform for scholarly dialogue, civic engagement, and positive social change.

The museum’s collection contains a number of historically significant artifacts including the original fingerprint arrest record of Mrs. Parks, a 1950s-era Montgomery city bus, original works of art including statuary and quilts, court documents and police reports, as well as a restored 1955 station wagon (known as a "rolling church") used to transport protesters.

Alabama State University Continuing Education Annex

Alabama State University's Division of Continuing Education is located next to the Rosa Parks Museum and offers non-credit classes, workshops, professional and career training courses as well as youth and personal development programs  to meet community and organizational needs. 

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Whitley Hall

Whitley Hall, located in the heart of downtown Montgomery, offers a historic and inspiring venue for our conference. Part of Troy University's Montgomery Campus, this distinguished building carries a rich legacy as the former Hotel Whitney. Its unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities provides the perfect setting for collaboration and innovation.

Host Committee Reception - Ravello Ristorante

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Closing Party - The King's Canvas

Conference Venue Map

ADA Request Form

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