Collecting Your Memories

Collecting Your Memories

Wednesday July 15, 5:30-7pm 
FREE | Registration Required
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What are the different ways you can record your story for future researchers? You might not see your day-to-day life particularly noteworthy, but we promise that it is historic! Come see pieces from our archive that tell the story of someone’s daily life and help paint a picture of what life was like 100 or even 200 years ago. Come get inspired to preserve your story!

What to Expect

When you arrive, head inside the side gate of the Main Building and turn right at the Gazebo towards the Old Troy Church (large white building with a steeple). Go inside the Old Troy Church to check-in or purchase your ticket. If there are multiple people in your group, please be sure to arrive with your whole party and check-in under the name of the person who purchased the tickets.

The presentation will begin with announcements by a Village staff member and then the presenter will give a 45-60 minute talk with time for questions at the end. Some presenters may have a small display of related artifacts or be selling their book related to the talk.

Inside the Church are pews and standard wooden chairs to sit during the presentation. The building has a ramp entrance and accessible bathrooms inside. Assisted listening devices are available, please ask a staff member if you would like to use one.

At the end of your program, you will exit through the gate on the side of the Main Building. We have green signs to help direct your path.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have accessibility questions, please click here to visit our accessibility page or contact us at info@thvmail.org and we will be happy to help!

• How do I become a Troy Historical Society (THS) Member? Click here to learn more about becoming a member and to purchase a membership.
• Do I need to register in advance? Yes, as it is helpful for our planning to know how many people are coming.
• What happens if I’m running late? Should I still come? Yes! Please check-in at the Main Building when you arrive and we will get you placed into a group. You will miss part of the presentation but will have time to ask questions about it afterwards.
• Is this event held rain or shine? Yes! This program takes place entirely indoors, so please come as long as you feel comfortable with the weather. We do monitor the weather and will adjust our programs as necessary.
• Will I be able to get around easily using my wheelchair or walker? Yes! The Village offers three accessible parking spaces in our west parking lot. The Old Troy Church has a wheelchair-accessible entryway, is connected to the parking lot by a paved pathway, and has wheelchair-accessible restrooms. For more information, please contact us at info@thvmail.org. 
• Does everyone in my group need to be 18 years or older to attend the program? No, but this program is recommended for adults and seniors. Everyone will need to register for the event.
• Will I be able to explore the rest of the Village? No, the rest of the Village will be closed as it always is after hours. But remember, you are a member and can visit them for free during our normal operating hours!
• Will food be available? No, Troy Historic Village does not sell food, nor do we have water fountains. You are welcome to bring a bottle of water. *Please note we are a peanut free facility.
• Can I bring my dog? Only service animals are allowed at the Village. We strive to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable, so please leave your pets at home.

Parking & Arrival

Troy Historic Village is located at 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy MI 48098 (northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois). There are two parking lots at the Village and you can park in either one. After you park, head inside the side gate of the Main Building (large, red brick building facing Wattles). We will have green and white signs to direct your path.