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...

NEW!  Digger’s Detectives  10:00 am | Ages 5-10 ǀ Register below or call 248.524.3570. THS Members: $5/child and $3/adult | Non-Members: $6/child and $4/adult     Meet Cheddar’s friend, Digger the Groundhog! She is adventu...

Friday November 19 at 4pm and by request 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 ...

Sunday October 24 at 2pm and by request | THS Members: $7 | Non-members: $9 Cemeteries might be spooky at night, but during the day they are a great way to learn about local history! Join us at Crooks Road Cemetery to explore gravestone symbolism and...

Thursday September 16 at 4pm and by request |THS Member: $10 ǀ Non-Member: $12 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 wagon, make tough decisions, ...

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 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 by...

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. ...

Friday October 15 ǀ5:00-7:00pm | THS Members: $10 | Non-members: $12 Fun for the whole family! Enjoy fall and harvest-themed games and activities, along with hot pizza and fall treats. Paint with fruits and veggies, play carrot-toss, try old-time c...

Thursday October 7 ǀ 4:00-5:00pm | THS Members: $7 | Non-members: $9 Gather your five senses to explore the Log Cabin, Caswell House, and Parsonage. Experience Fall in the 19th century as you taste and smell herbs, touch fabrics and tools of t...

Friday October 29, 4:00-8:00pm & Saturday October 30, 12:00-3:00pm     Early Registration: THS Members: $5 ǀNon-Members: $7 At the door: THS Members: $7 ǀNon-members: $9 Free for children under 2. Dive into the ocean this H...

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...