Give the Gift of Memories, 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 SeriesStarting 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. These classes are appropriate ages 16 years and older.
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
Give the Gift of Memories
Victorian ChristmasFriday December 12, 6:00pm-8:30pm, AND Saturday December 13, 10:00am–1:30pm & 6:00pm-8:30pm
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.
Visit the Village and See Our Holiday Decorations!Every Monday - Friday from 10am - 3pm
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.
Click Here to Learn More about our Upcoming Programs and Events
Give the Gift of Service and Community - Become a Volunteer!

The Troy Historic Village loves our volunteers! Use your skills, make new friends, share your love of history, and join our family of Villagers. Whether you have a little or a lot of free time, there are plenty of ways to get involved! Don't want to volunteer alone? Grab a friend and sign up together! Find out more and sign up now.