Shop at the Village

Log cabin building sets, bottle cap tops, Jacob’s Ladders, Tiddly Winks, classic marbles… the lists goes on and on! We are so excited to share that we have redesigned our gift shop and have stocked it full of the perfect affordable old-timey gifts for all the history-buffs in your life.

Speaking of history-buffs, we’ve got plenty of history books for the curious researcher in your life. Local titles include “Troy: A City from the Corners” “The Life of Solomon Caswell” and “The House with Two Tales” that will expand your local knowledge. Beat everyone at the next local history quiz!

Help fill up the holiday stockings with little items with big impact from our Village Store. Stock up on salt-water taffy, cashew crunch, stick candy, rock candy, wooden nickels, Troy Historic Village keychains, and festive sticker books—all priced affordably for you to grab as many as you can for what you need!

If pure Michigan maple syrup isn’t sweet enough for you, try some of our other maple products! Start with some simple variations like Vanilla or Three Bean infused Maple Syrup or even Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup or try some decadent seasonings that will elevate any dish.

Do you have an aspiring artist on your gift-giving list? Give the gift of a watercolor class! No experience is necessary in these classes, and all supplies are provided. Register for as many classes as you would like, and if you register for all six classes you’ll receive a discount. These classes are appropriate for adults only. Click here to learn more about Watercolor Classes and purchase your gift

Give your friends and family the Villager experience while supporting local history! In addition to free general admission and discounts on programs and events, Villagers enjoy lots of other benefits. All memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase. If you’re purchasing a Watercolor Classes or another program, you can add a Membership on for the discount on workshop price as well as give a year-long gift!

Show your Village spirit with our spiffy green Village shirt, which comes in men’s and women’s cuts. Pro tip: gift a THS Membership and Villager T-shirt to create your own Village Gift Pack!

Experience the Village come alive while celebrating the holidays during the 1850s-60s! Costumed reenactors will perform activities of the season like playing games, decorating, exchanging gifts, and calling on friends. Enjoy carols, kids’ crafts, hot cider and cocoa, and shopping for stocking stuffers in our general store. The theme this year is the Arts; learn about music, crafts, stories, and other artistic elements of the season.

Enjoy breakfast with the reenactors from Victorian Christmas! Break your fast with period-inspired dishes, chat with reenactors, and enjoy some period entertainment as you immerse yourself in the Victorian Christmas season. Includes an hour to wander the Victorian Christmas Village after breakfast. This small and intimate gathering is only available for the first 25 guests. Registration required, space is limited.

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season! Many people wax nostalgic for the bygone era when the employees at the "mom and pop" store on the corner knew their name and all of their shopping preferences. THV History Interpreter Tom Arwady shares the story of how general stores were the center of activity in early American villages and how they were later replaced by variety nickel and dime stores like Kresge and Woolworth.

Our volunteers have been hard at work spreading holiday cheer and decorating the Village indoors, while the Troy Garden Club has decorated outside of the buildings. We can't wait for you to see it! Try our self guided tour and scavenger hunts while you're here, too. Our sidewalks and entry ways are always shoveled and treated.