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Programs & Classes

A complete list of events and classes is also available on our Village Events Calendar.

Village Closed

Dec. 24, 2024, midnight

We will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, through Wednesday, January 1 for staff to spend time with their loved ones. The Village will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2, opening at 10:0...


Cheddar's Preschool Story Time

Cheddar's Preschool Story Time

Jan. 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time  Select Wednesdays ǀ 10:30 am | Ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult THS Members:  $5/child, $3/adult  Non-members:  $7/child, $5/adult Join Cheddar ...


Constitution Cafes

Constitution Cafes

Jan. 12, 2025, 2 p.m.

Constitution Cafés FREE ǀ Select Sundays ǀ 2:00-3:30pm Utilizing the Socratic Method of inquiry, engage in civil discourse to explore different aspects of the Constitution each mo...


Watercolor Classes: Winter Series

Watercolor Classes: Winter Series

Jan. 15, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

Select Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm ǀ Ages 16 & up Price: Troy Historical Society Member: $40/class or $200/6-class series Non-member: $48/class or $255/6-class series 6-Class Series Pass i...


Village Open Late – Long Winter’s Night

Village Open Late – Long Winter’s Night

Jan. 17, 2025, 4 p.m.

Friday January 17 , 4pm-8pm The Village will be open late, and the Villagers will be at work! History Interpreters will be tending to chores around the cabin and passing the time on a long win...


Thursday Teas

Thursday Teas

Jan. 23, 2025, 2 p.m.

Thursday Teas Sponsored by Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling  Join us on select Thursdays each month at 2:00pm for history talks led by guest presenters or Village staff ...


Coffee and Conversation: Members Only Meetup

Coffee and Conversation: Members Only Meetup

Jan. 25, 2025, 11 a.m.

Not a member yet? Join today! Calling all members of the Troy Historical Society! Gather for an informal conversation about the Niles-Barnard House’s historic past and vibrant future. H...


Preservation Conversations

Preservation Conversations

Jan. 27, 2025, 2 p.m.

Preservation Conversations Select Mondays, 2pm  Troy Historical Society Member: FREE  Non-Member: $7 Do you enjoy old houses, good stories, history, and great places to visit locally and nati...


Beyond the Book

Beyond the Book

Jan. 30, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

This winter, the Village will host a variety of programs related to Tiya Miles's book, All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, A Black Family Keepsake . Whether you’ve read the book or...


Drop-in Crafty Day

Drop-in Crafty Day

Feb. 1, 2025, 10 a.m.

Saturday February 1, 10:00am - 3:00pm Shake your winter blues and join us for a day of getting crafty! The Village has a slew of crafts at the ready to put your skills to the test or teach you ...


More Programs & Classes

Group Gather

History Programs for Adult and Senior Groups Explore history with your group! Schedule an onsite, outreach, or virtual Group Gather presentation for your next meeting, get-together, libra...

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Summer Camp and Daycare Programs

To book a program for your summer camp or daycare, please call 248-524-3598 or email YPD@thvmail.org. Field Trip Options Adult chaperones are admitted free with summer camp or daycare groups. ...

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Educational Field Trips

PreK and Kindergarten Field Trips – currently on hold while we redesign our offerings to better serve your students. Grade 1 Children’s Chores: Visit an authentic 19th century log cabin. H...

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Blacksmithing Classes

Blacksmithing Classes Learn the art of blacksmithing in our historic Wagon Shop! Beginner and intermediate classes are offered in the spring, summer, and fall. Coppersmithing workshops are offe...

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