Give the Gift of History and Experiences this holiday season! Toys, books, classes, memberships - the possibilities are endless!
Read on for some ideas! Purchase your gifts in person inside our Village Gift Shop located in the 1927 Township Hall (large, red brick building facing Wattles) during our regular Village Hours (Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm). We're sorry- no online purchases or shipping available.
No admission ticket is required to enter the Village Gift Shop. Cash, check, credit cards, tap-to-pay, and Apple Pay are accepted.
Click here for hours and location information. For questions, please contact us anytime at info@thvmail.org, or call the Village at 248-524-3570.
Give the Gift of History
Old-Timey ToysMost gifts are $10 or less
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.
Local History BooksAround $20 each
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!
Stocking StuffersMost gifts are $5 or less
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!
Michigan Maple Syrup ProductsAround $15 to $20 each
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.
Give the Gift of Experience
Watercolor Classes: Winter Birds & BloomsStarting at $40
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
Troy Historical Society MembershipStarting at $35
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!
Click here for more information about Memberships
It Takes a Villager T-ShirtStarting at $24.99
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!
Click here to order a shirt and get it shipped right to your door