Family & Children’s Programs

Cheddar’s Preschool Story Time 10:30 am | Ages 2 -5 | Registration Required Cheddar the Village Mouse is the official Mouse of the Troy Historic Village. Endlessly curious, he is always looking to help young people explore history and learn abou...

10:00 am on select Saturdays: August 7, and August 28 Meet Cheddar’s friend, Digger the Groundhog, listen to read-alouds of storybooks, enjoy a snack, and play “I-Spy” to find artifacts in our historic buildings. Great for children who have “gradu...

Available by appointment; contact YPD@thvmail.org to request a private program for your family/group. Moms, dads, and kids, we have a brand-new program at the Village: Spies, Lies, and Mysteries! Learn about some famous spies from history including ...

Michigan Trail; A Life-Size Boardgame July 22, 12:30 pm | August 10, 6 pm | and by request THS Member: $10 | Nonmember $12 Approximately 90-120 minutes The Village becomes a life-sized game board as your group tries to make it from New York to...

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...

Peculiar Plants of the ABC Garden June 9, 10 am | and by request THS Member: $7 | Nonmember: $8 Approximately 45-60 minutes Explore the outdoors and use your senses to learn about the many unique properties of the plants in our kid-friendly garden. Register...

Pioneer Kids – Chores August 26, 12:30 | 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! A large portion may be outside, dress for the weather. ...

Summer Pioneers June 29, 10 am | and by request THS Member: $7 | Nonmember: $8 Approximately 60-75 minutes 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...

Village Games August 17, 12:30 pm | and by request THS Member: $6 | Nonmember $8 Join in some historic summer playtime with our unique toys and games. Try wooden hoops, graces, horseshoes, stilts, and more as well as parlor games like Upset the...