Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time
Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time
10:30 am | Ages 2-5 | Register below or call 248.524.3570. THS Members: $5/child & $3/adult ǀ Non-members: $6/child & $4/adult
Join Cheddar the Village Mouse and Mrs. Laura inside the newly renovated Niles-Barnard Ho...
Cheddar’s Summer Splash
Cheddar’s Summer Splash:
Saturday, August 20 11:00 to 3:00
Recommended for children ages 2 to 8 accompanied by an adult.
Price in advance: THS members: $7 .00; Nonmembers: $8.00.
At the door: THS members: $8.00; Nonmembers: $9.00.
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Civil War Saturday
Saturday May 14, 10am – 3pm | Price: $10/THS Member or $12/Non-member
Experience soldier and civilian life during the American Civil War through costumed interpretation, demonstrations, music, and hands-on activities. Stroll through Village an...
Digger’s Detectives
Digger’s Detectives
10 :00 a m on the first Saturday of each month
Meet Cheddar’s friend, Digger the Groundhog! She is adventurous and wants to be an archaeologist when she grows up. Digger loves to play detective and use clues to learn...
Family Program: Spies, Lies, and Mysteries
Call or email to arrange a booking.
THS Member: $12 ǀ Non-Member: $15
Learn about some historic spies. Explore spy tools and techniques like fingerprinting while you work with your group to solve a Village mystery. Great for upper-elementary kids!
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Half-Day History: “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy…” and “Builder, Baker, Candle-maker"
Join us for a half-day of historical fun on select Wednesdays this summer. Half-Day History programs include 60-90 minutes of hands-on, structured programing – listed below—a space to enjoy lunch (lunch itself not provided) and a scavenger hunt that wil...
Michigan Trail: A Life-Size Boardgame
Michigan Trail: A Life-Sized Boardgame
THS Member: $9 ǀ Non-Member: $11 ǀ Offered: by request
The Village becomes a life-sized game board as your group tries to make it from New York to Michigan like the pioneers of the 1820s. Pack your wago...
Mini-Workshops
Spring Mini-Workshops
30-90 minutes ǀ Families and Individuals ǀ Available upon request
Make something new using old-time skills and materials. All supplies are included. Workshops are held indoors. Call 248-524-3598 or e-mail ypd@thvmail.org t...
Pioneer Kids – Chores
Pioneer Kids – Chores
THS Member: $8 | Non-Member: $9 | Offered: August 26 at 12:30pm and by request
Pioneer kids had a lot of chores to do in the 1800s. Find out firsthand as you card wool, carry water, beat rugs, make butter and more.
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Summer Pioneers
Summer Pioneers
THS Member: $8 | Non-Member: $9 | Offered: by request
Life for pioneers always involved a lot of work, no matter the season, but how was life different in the summer? Join us for Summer Pioneers to find out! Learn about sheep s...
Victorian Strawberry Festival
Victorian Strawberry Festival
June 25 th , 10:00-3:00 | THS Members: $12/person; Nonmembers: $15/person.
June is an enchanting month for an 1860 Strawberry Festival! A time to celebrate strawberries and summer dresses, ice cream and linen finery,...