Programs & Classes
Watercolor Classes: Winter Series
Dec. 11, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
Select Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm ǀ Ages 16 & up Watercolor teacher and artist Megan Swoyer guides students in using watercolor techniques to create colorful winter scenes. No experience is...
Victorian Christmas
Dec. 13, 2024, 6 p.m.
Friday December 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturday December 14, 10:00am – 1:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm Experience Christmas during the 1850s-60s. Costumed reenactors will perform activities of the seas...
Breakfast with the Victorians
Dec. 15, 2024, 10 a.m.
Sunday December 15, 10:00-11:30am Enjoy breakfast with the reenactors from Victorian Christmas. Breakfast on period-inspired dishes, chat with reenactors, and enjoy some period entertainment as ...
Village Open Late – Long Winter’s Night
Jan. 17, 2025, 4 p.m.
Friday January 17 , 4pm-8pm The Village will be open late, and the Villagers will be at work! History Interpreters will be tending to chores around the cabin and passing the time on a long win...
Coffee and Conversation: Members Only Meetup
Jan. 25, 2025, 11 a.m.
Calling all members of the Troy Historical Society! Gather for an informal conversation about the Niles-Barnard House’s historic past and vibrant future. Hosted by our Troy Historical Society Board...
Beyond the Book
Jan. 30, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Beyond the Book All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, A Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles In 1850s South Carolina, an enslaved woman named Rose packed a cotton bag for her ni...
Drop-in Crafty Day
Feb. 1, 2025, 10 a.m.
Saturday February 1, 10:00am - 3:00pm Shake your winter blues and join us for a day of getting crafty! The Village has a slew of crafts at the ready to put your skills to the test or teach you ...
Free Mid-Winter Break Open House
Feb. 17, 2025, 10 a.m.
Monday February 17 and Tuesday February 18, 10:00am – 3:00pm FREE admission! Donations are appreciated . Shake off some cabin fever and visit the Village free of charge. Explore historic buildin...
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Group Gather
History Programs for Adult and Senior Groups Explore history with your group! Schedule an onsite, outreach, or virtual Group Gather presentation for your next meeting, get-together, libra...
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Summer Camp and Daycare Programs
To book a program for your summer camp or daycare, please call 248-524-3598 or email YPD@thvmail.org. Field Trip Options Adult chaperones are admitted free with summer camp or daycare groups. ...
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Educational Field Trips
PreK and Kindergarten Field Trips – currently on hold while we redesign our offerings to better serve your students. Grade 1 Children’s Chores: Visit an authentic 19th century log cabin. H...
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Blacksmithing Classes
Blacksmithing Classes Learn the art of blacksmithing in our historic Wagon Shop! Beginner and intermediate classes are offered in the spring, summer, and fall. Coppersmithing workshops are offe...
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