What is America 250?

America 250 (or the Semiquincentennial) is the official nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Communities across the countries are celebrating in their own unique ways with a focus on gatherings, support through volunteer work, and collecting histories. America250 (no space) refers to the bipartisan initiative working to engage every American in the 250th anniversary of the United States.

How is the Village able to participate?

Troy Historic Village was awarded a $12,513 grant from America250MI for the Telling Troy’s Story project which has involved research into why people moved to Troy, from the earliest pioneers to more recent migrants, and record and share those stories. An important part of this project is collecting the stories of Troy’s diverse population because this is an area underrepresented in our historical records and archives.

Get Involved

Summer Exhibit

Visit the Village in June, July, or August to see the temporary exhibit Telling Troy's Stories. Find out about when and where you'll be able to see the exhibit for free!

Adults & Seniors

Share your story through an oral history or attend a program to learn how you can collect history at home. We promise your story is important.

Youth & Families

Children living in Troy have the chance to be part of our Summer Exhibit! History projects for all school aged kids have been designed by our education staff.

Support the Village

There are many ways you can support the Village. Become a member, volunteer, and donating are just a few ways to get involved.