Constitution Cafes

Constitution Cafés

Select Sundays, 2pm – 3:30pm
FREE for everyone! Donations are welcome to support this program and others at the Village.
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Upcoming Constitution Café topics:

• November 9: Failed Amendment: A Balanced Budget Amendment Should we make budget deficits Unconstitutional?
• December 14: Proposed Amendment – Legislative Veto! Does the Presidential Veto power help create an Imperial Presidency? We'll explore reforming the Presidential veto power.
• January 11: Proposed Amendment – Impeachment! It's easy to submit articles of impeachment, but nearly impossible to convict! We'll look at reform proposals that address this issue.
• February 8: Proposed Amendment – The Appointment and Confirmation Process. Right now, Congress can sit on appointments and confirmations, effectively leaving seats open on the Supreme Court and the Heads of Federal agencies. Should we stop playing politics with the basic functioning of government?

What to Expect

Constitution Cafés are an open discussion using the Socratic Method of inquiry to explore different aspects of the USA Constitution and Amendments each month. These open discussions are led by Oakland County lawyer John Kulesz, and civil discussion is prioritized to create a safe environment to ask questions.

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.

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.
• 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 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.
• Will I be able to see the rest of the Village before or after this program? No, the rest of the Village will be closed. You are welcome to visit us during our normal hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm.
• 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 & Directions

The 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. After you park, head towards the gate on the side of the main building to enter the Village. Turn right towards the Old Troy Church (large, white building with large white steeple) to check in!