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Athens-Limestone Community Association

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Our mission is to create a connection between the history and the future of Athens and Limestone County through quality programs and stimulating activities

The Athens-Limestone Community Association aims to inform and engage with the public through cultural, educational, and historical activities that will honor the past and enrich the lives of current and future generations. ALCA's signature project is the restoration and renovation of the former Trinity High School has been the dream of many people for more than a generation. Founded by the America

n Missionary Association in 1865, Trinity was the only high school for black students before integration. The school was built on Fort Henderson, an earthen-work fortress built by Union soldiers during the American Civil War. The school closed in 1970 due to a desegregation order. ALCA made Trinity and Fort Henderson it’s mission to preserve one of Athens’ oldest historical landmarks. ALCA is proud to open the Pincham-Lincoln Center at the Trinity-Fort Henderson Complex in December 2015. ALCA’s next major project at the Trinity – Fort Henderson Complex is the building of the memorial of Fort Henderson, the Union fort where black soldiers fought for their freedom during the American Civil War. More projects will be announced soon!

05/31/2026

🏆You Still Have Time! The campaign is far from over! We still have 3 more months to go, and any class has a chance to win!!!

The Class of 1961 has joined the Class of 1966 in first place, and there has been shake-ups below!!

Don't miss out! Represent your class and secure your legacy brick today.

05/25/2026

Thank you to every employer, mentor, and participant who made the ALCA Teen Readiness Initiative a powerful success. Your commitment to opening doors for young people—through guidance, opportunity, and genuine encouragement—has created a lasting impact.

05/16/2026

Why preserving our legacy matters. ❤️

Our history is more than stories from the past—it is the foundation for future generations.

Every Trinity memory, family tradition, church gathering, school event, photograph, and shared experience helps tell the story of who we are as a community. Preserving our legacy ensures that the lessons, values, and memories that shaped us continue to inspire those who come after us.

The Athens-Limestone Community Association is proud to help preserve and celebrate the stories that connect generations and keep our history alive.

💬 We want to hear from you:

What is one lesson, memory, or tradition from our community that you hope future generations will always remember?

Share your stories and memories in the comments below. ❤️

05/09/2026

Robert Penn walked miles each day to attend Trinity School — all while helping with responsibilities at home. Through discipline and perseverance, he continued his education and went on to earn a law degree from Western Reserve University, later practicing law in Toledo, Ohio.

His journey reflects the foundation that began at Trinity School — long before it became Trinity High School — and the generations of students who pursued education against the odds.

His story is a powerful reminder that the path may not always be easy…
but where it leads can change generations.

Every step taken in faith and determination
leads to a legacy that inspires generations.

05/06/2026

WAIT A MINUTE… 👀🔥
Y’ALL THOUGHT APRIL WAS SOMETHING?!

👇 Drop your graduating class in the comments + tag your classmates!

The April Trinity Legacy Leaderboard is OFFICIALLY IN 🧱🏆
And it’s getting REAL competitive…

👏🏾 The Class of 1966 is STILL holding down the #1 spot
💪🏾 14 bricks and not letting up!

But don’t get too comfortable… 👀

Because right behind them:

🥈 Class of 1961 – 11 bricks
🥉 Class of 1967 – 9 bricks

And if April showed us anything…

🚨 THIS LEADERBOARD CAN CHANGE FAST.

We already saw what happens when a class decides to show up 👀🔥
(Yeah… we’re still talking about that move from 1967 👏🏾)

Now it’s a NEW MONTH.

👑 MAY IS HERE — WHO’S TAKING THE LEAD?

Every brick:
✔ Represents your class
✔ Honors your legacy
✔ Helps build the ALCA Museum

💬 Drop your class year below
📣 Tag your classmates
🏆 Challenge another class

Let’s see who’s really got the strongest alumni pride 💪🏾🏆

📩 DM us to order your Trinity Brick
OR
📬 Mail payments to:
ALCA
P.O. Box 1476
Athens, AL 35612

One brick. One legacy. Generations forever.

05/04/2026

Before it was Trinity High School… it was Trinity School.

A place where formerly enslaved individuals and Black students came to learn, grow, and build a future through education.

This legacy didn’t begin with a building —
it began with a purpose.

From the early days following the war at Fort Henderson…
to generations of students who walked through its doors…

This is history that shaped our community.

And now, we have the opportunity to preserve it.

The ALCA Museum is currently in the works — a future home dedicated to telling the full story of Trinity School and the generations that followed.

💜 Want to support?
✔ Know a grant or funding opportunity?
✔ Want to partner with this initiative?
✔ Have resources we should connect with?
✔ Ready to give?

📬 Mail donations to:
ALCA
P.O. Box 1476
Athens, AL 35612

This isn’t just history — it’s our responsibility to preserve it.

04/24/2026

🩺 Only about 5% of doctors in the U.S. are Black…
Now imagine doing it over 100 YEARS AGO 👀

Trinity Legacy Highlight 🏫✨

Before they became trailblazing physicians, they were Trinity Graduates.

👏🏾 Alexander Collier (Class of 1901) and Noah Franklin Turner were among the earliest Trinity students to continue their education at Fisk University.
Their journey led them to Meharry Medical College, and ultimately back to Athens, where they opened medical practices that transformed access to healthcare in their hometown and served their community for generations.

Let that sink in.

At a time when opportunities were limited and access was unequal,
they chose to:

✔️ Pursue higher education
✔️ Enter the medical field
✔️ Serve their own community

Today, African Americans make up about 14% of the U.S. population—but only around 5% of physicians nationwide
And yet, Trinity graduates were doing this work generations ahead of their time.
That’s not just history…

That’s legacy. 🧱
That’s impact. 💜💛

👇 Drop a 🧱 in the comments to honor their legacy

📩 Want to be part of Trinity’s legacy? Message us to learn how you can leave your mark on the Trinity Legacy Brick Wall.

04/23/2026

😳 WAIT A MINUTE… DID Y’ALL SEE THIS COMEBACK?! 👀🔥

👇 Drop your graduating class in the comments + tag your classmates!

The April Trinity Legacy Leaderboard is OFFICIALLY UPDATED 🧱🏆

And let’s talk about it…

👏🏾 The Class of 1966 is STILL holding down the #1 spot for the SECOND month in a row 💪🏾🔥
But listen… they better not get too comfortable 👀

Because the Class of 1967 just made a MAJOR MOVE 🚨

⬆️ From 10th place in March
🔥 ALL THE WAY to 3rd place in April

Now THAT’S how you show up for your class!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

And the rest of these classes??
👀 They’re creeping UP…

This leaderboard can change at ANY moment.

📩 Message us TODAY to get your Trinity Brick and represent your class!

Let’s see who’s really got the strongest alumni pride 💪🏾🏆

04/18/2026

Trinity Legacy Highlight

Trinity School helped shape individuals who went on to make history across the country.

George Ruffin Bridgeforth, a Trinity graduate, became the first African American graduate of the University of Minnesota.

He later contributed to agricultural education and leadership connected to Tuskegee Institute, continuing the legacy of educational advancement.

His achievements reflect the powerful foundation Trinity School provided to its students.

Address

606 Trinity Cir
Athens, AL
35611

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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 7pm

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