Beyond the Book

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 not, you’re welcome to join us for any or all of the following programs designed to take us Beyond the Book! Scroll down to find out more.

The Book:

All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, A Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles

In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose packed a cotton bag for her nine-year-old Ashley, knowing her daughter would soon be sold away. Embroidery added to the sack decades later by Ashley’s granddaughter, Ruth, hints at the love and resilience of this family.

Click here to find out how to get a copy of the book!

The Programs:

FREE Book Discussions

Thursday January 30, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Wednesday February 26, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Join Troy Historic Village and Troy Public Library this winter inside Niles-Barnard House at the Village for a warm beverage, a friendly trivia competition, and lively group discussion on All That She Carried. Book discussions are held inside the Niles-Barnard House on our site. These programs fill up quickly, so make sure to register as soon as possible! Parking is located right next to the building, and we have bathrooms inside the building. We will send an email with arrival instructions once the event date gets closer.

FREE Guest Presentation:
"Detroit 67: Looking Back to Move Forward” with Billy Wall-Winkel, Assistant Curator at Detroit Historical Society

Tuesday February 4, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Events that took place in the summer of 1967 had a significant impact on the people of Detroit and southeast Michigan. Join Billy Wall-Winkel, Assistant Curator at Detroit Historical Society, to look closely at the events of 1967 in their historical context and discuss how an extensive community engagement project was developed to address this important anniversary. Learn how the Detroit Historical Society’s research resulted in an award-winning exhibition and publication, successful oral history project, and over 180 partner programs. This presentation takes place inside the Old Troy Church inside the Troy Historic Village. Scroll down and click the button to register!

Village Field Trip:
Guided Tour of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Thursday February 20, 1:30pm-2:30pm
THS Members: $5/Ages 18-61, $5/Ages 62+
Non-members: $7/Ages 18-61, $7/Ages 62+
(Registration and Payment are Due February 5)

Join Troy Historic Village for a private tour of The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History guided by Wright Museum staff. This tour will feature the Wright Museum’s permanent exhibition: “Our Journey Through African American History And Culture.” Last day for registration is February 5, 2024. Click the button below to register!
*Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Wright Museum, and should expect to pay for parking.

Additional Information:

If you have any questions about accessibility, please visit our Accessibility page or contact info@thvmail.org and we will be happy to help!

Beyond the Book programs are sponsored by the Troy Community Foundation.