Thursday Teas

When: March 27, 2025, 2 p.m.
Where: 60 W. Wattles Rd. Troy, Michigan 48098



Thursday Teas
Select Thursday, 2:00pm
Price: $10/Troy Historical Society Member, $15/Non-Member, $10/Oakmont Resident
Sponsored by Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling
Join us each month for history talks led by guest presenters or Village staff on a variety of topics, while enjoying a cup of tea and a sweet treat (sugar-free and gluten-free options are available). To register online, scroll down. You can also call 248-524-3570 to register and pay over the phone.
Thursday Teas are held inside Old Troy Church on our site. If you have accessibility questions, please click here to visit our Accessibility page or contact us at info@thvmail.org and we will be happy to help! Assisted listening devices are available, please let a staff member know if you would like to use one.
If you’re not already a Troy Historical Society Member, consider joining! A 1-year Individual Membership costs $35—that means if you come to 8 Teas in one year, it will have paid for itself! You’ll also get discounts on other great Village programs like Old-Time Radio Shows, a 10% discount on Gift Shop purchases, and access to our new Members Only tours. Click here to learn more about Membership.

March 27: Born of Hope and Indignation: The Michigan Female College, 1855-1869
Before 1870, women were denied entry to both UM and the Agricultural College (now MSU). Discover the story of sisters Abigail and Delia Rogers, the Michigan Female College, and the long fight to bring higher education to Michigan women from Valerie Marvin, Michigan State Capital Historian & Curator. Scroll down to register.

April 24: 4,456 Miles: A Survivor’s Search for Closure and Awakening her Daughter's Search for Understanding the Holocaust
In this presentation, author Lori Ellis discusses her mother’s journey through the Holocaust from life in the ghetto to internment in three concentration camps, and how she was able to bring closure to this terrible part of her life. Scroll down to register.

May 29: Panic of 1837
In the spring of 1837, the economy took a nosedive: paper money lost its value, hundreds of banks collapsed, and people all over the country faced financial ruin. Join TVH Adult Program Director, Shelby Nelsen, to dissect one of the most well-known political cartoons from that year.
Upcoming Dates
Start Time | End Time | Actions |
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March 27, 2025, 2 p.m. | March 27, 2025, 3 p.m. | |
April 24, 2025, 2 p.m. | April 24, 2025, 3 p.m. | |
May 29, 2025, 2 p.m. | May 29, 2025, 3 p.m. |