Village Open Lates
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Village Open Lates
Every Thursday in June, July, & August | 10am-7pm
(The Village will be open from 10am-7pm. Open Late activities begin after 4pm.)
General Admission Rates Apply:
- THS Members: FREE
- Non-members: $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17
- Children under 6: FREE
Walk-ins welcome to visit the Village! Scroll down, or click here, to preregister and receive a reminder for the event!
Spend your Thursday evenings at the Village this summer! Activities vary weekly, and additional charges may apply. Please read on for each activity as some require you to register separately and in advance!
Depending on the weather, visitors are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to eat on the Village green or at one of our picnic tables.
Questions? Contact us anytime at info@thvmail.org, or call 248-524-3570 with any questions!
Every Open Late
Take a Self-Guided Tour that lasts about one hour. Signs are posted inside and outside each building with information, but we encourage you to use our digital self-guided to enhance your experience with more text, photos, and videos. We do have a limited quantity of printed copies of the tour. Please let us know if you do not have a cell phone to access the digital tour! Download the tour ahead of time by clicking here. Self-Guided Tours are included with General Admission – no reservation needed.
Scavenger Hunts are always available for all ages. We have two different scavenger hunts: A lower-level scavenger hunt with only images where you match animals to the building you find them in; an upper-level scavenger hunt using words and images where you match artifacts to the building they are located in. Both are great tools for children to practice using writing skills and provide a safe way to interact with our museum space. Completed scavenger hunts can be turned in for a prize at the end of the visit! Scavenger Hunts are super fun for children of all ages – including adults and seniors! Scavenger Hunts are included with General Admission – no reservation needed.
Rent an Immersive Game for your family or group of friends! We have three different games you can reserve and rent during your visit: Village Clue throughout most of our buildings and The Michigan Trail on our Village Green space. When you rent a game, you will also receive one coupon to a local Troy restaurant. Price per game in addition to General Admission and you can reserve a game in advance.
1st Thursdays
June 4, July 2, and August 6 | 5:30-7pm
Included with General Admission – register in advance!
Join a Guided Tour of the Village! Guided Tours start promptly at 5:30pm and are led by either a Village volunteer or staff member. Lasting about 90 minutes, tours will explore the history of the Village buildings. Due to the size of spaces, guided tours are limited to 15 people, so we recommend that you reserve your spot in advance by registering for Village Open Late and selecting your interest in a Guided Tour to reserve your spot.
2nd Thursdays
June 11, July 9, and August 13 | 4-7pm
Included with General Admission – no reservation needed
Play Games on the Green beginning at 4pm. Join in some historic summer playtime with our unique toys and equipment. Test your balancing skills on stilts or play a friendly game of stick and hoop. Find out what the games graces is or play a relaxing game of horseshoes or cornhole. Pedal Cars will also be available for kids to test drive (for ages 3-8 years old only).
3rd Thursdays
June 18, July 16, and August 20 | 4-7pm
Included with General Admission – no reservation needed
History Interpreters will be out and about from 4-7pm. Visit with our Village pioneers and learn about the various chores and activities they are working on – you may be able to help complete some of the activities, too! Activities might include how pioneers did laundry, real-time cooking or baking using historic recipes and techniques, demonstrations on hobbies like woodworking or knitting, and working in the garden! Activities will vary based on each date, so make sure to visit each time to learn or experience a new pioneer activity.
Click here to learn more about Open Late with History Interpreters4th Thursdays
June 25, July 23, and August 27 | 5:30-6pm
Included with General Admission – register in advance!
A short Why Troy Presentation will take place in the Old Troy Church beginning at 5:30pm. In conjunction with our Summer Exhibit: Telling Troy's Stories, these presentations will discuss the people that settled Troy into the city it is today. Presentation will include excerpts from oral histories and memoirs including recordings from the Why Troy Oral Histories Project. After the presentation, we welcome you to explore the Village to see our temporary summer exhibit.
Museum Yoga will also be taking place. Please click here to learn more about Museum Yoga.
5th Thursdays
July 30 | 4-7pm
Included with General Admission – no reservation needed
No additional activities scheduled, but you can still take a Self-Guided Tour, complete a Scavenger Hunt, or rent an Immersive Game! Depending on the weather, visitors are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to eat on the Village green or at one of our picnic tables.
Adults can attend the Classics Book Club hosted by the Troy Public Library in the Niles-Barnard House.
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
- Click here if you have questions about Immersive Games.
- Click here if you have questions about Guided Tours.
- Click here if you have questions about Games on the Green.
- Click here if you have questions about Open Late with History Interpreters.
- Click here if you have questions about Why Troy Presentations.
- How do I become a Troy Historical Society (THS) Member? Click here to learn more about becoming a member and to purchase a membership.
- Do I need to register in advance? Not for General Admission, but we would appreciate it! Some programs require advanced registration, like Guided Tours and Why Troy Presentations as space is limited in these programs.
- What happens if I miss my time slot? Can I still come? Yes! Please do. Our last admission for 6:20pm which will allow you enough time to visit see the Village.
- I registered online, but I have friends/family that want to join. The more the merrier! They can purchase General Admission tickets in person when they arrive.
- Can I bring a stroller or a wagon? Yes! We have a paved sidewalk throughout the Village. You are welcome to take the strollers and wagons inside the buildings (each one has a ramp entrance), and we ask that you are mindful about the spaces inside when driving the stroller or wagon through. Changing tables are available in General Store restrooms, and we have quite spaces through the Village if needed.
- Will I be able to get around easily using my wheelchair or walker? Yes! The Village offers three accessible parking spaces in our west parking lot. All buildings have wheelchair-accessible entryways. Buildings are connected by a wide paved pathway. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available inside the Old Troy Church.
- Will food or drink be available? No, Troy Historic Village does not sell food, nor do we have water fountains. You are welcome to bring a bottle of water, snacks, or a picnic dinner to enjoy outdoors on the picnic tables. Please note we are a peanut free facility.
- Can I bring my dog? Only service animals are allowed at the Village. We strive to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable, so please leave your pets at home.
- How long does it take to go through the Village? The average time to go through the Village is about 1 hour depending on how much time you spend in each building. You may spend more time at the Village depending on the other activities happening during the Open Late you’re attending; you may be here for 1.5 – 2 hours.
- Does the Village close when it rains or snow? No! You can still visit us if it is raining or snowing! Remember the Village is a collection of buildings, so we suggest dressing for the weather so that you can stay dry/warm as you walk between buildings, but otherwise you will be inside the whole time. We do monitor the weather and are aware of severe weather threats and will adjust our programs as necessary.
- How are Open Lates different than visiting during the day? Generally, Open Lates are very similar to visiting the Village during regular business hours except that we are Open Late! By extending our hours to 7pm on select days, people who work during the day, have school, or other commitments that prevent them from visiting during our regular day-time hours, will be able to visit and enjoy all that we offer. What does separate Open Lates from our regular day-time visits is the activities available! Scavenger Hunts and self-guided tours through the Village are available during the day-time regular hours. Visiting with History Interpreters and Immersive Games are only available to experience during Open Lates!
Parking & Directions
Troy Historic Village is located at 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy MI 48098 (northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois). There are two parking lots at the Village and you can park in either one. After you park, head inside the Main Building (the large brick building) to check in for your Open Late visit. We will have green and white signs to direct your path.