Thursday Teas

Thursday Teas

Select Thursdays, 2pm
THS Member: $10 | Non-member: $15
Scroll down or click here to register. You can also call 248-524-3570 to register and pay over the phone.

Join us each month for history talks led by guest presenters or Village staff on a variety of topics, while enjoying a cup of tea and a sweet treat!

September 18:
Hands to Work and Hearts to God: The Shaker Movement in the United States

Who were the Shakers, where did they go, and what’s the deal with their furniture? THV Youth Programs Director, Alex, will dive into the history, beliefs, values, and work of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming.

October 23:
Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations

The mighty Edmund Fitzgerald is the Great Lakes largest shipwreck, resting in two major pieces on the bottom of Lake Superior just over the Canadian border. It was lost in a killer storm in 1975, and its entire crew simply vanished into the waves. Shipwreck Historian Ric Mixter is one of only a handful of people who have visited the wreck personally. Scroll down to register.

November 20:
Buckskins and Broadcloth: Men’s fashion in territorial Michigan

Presented by the National Park Service, join Joseph Dowd from River Raisin National Battlefield Park to learn how territorial Michigan’s inhabitants developed a style of fashion seen nowhere else from the toques of French voyagers, the beadwork of the Anishinaabe and Wyandot tribes, and the dandyism of the Regency period. Scroll down to register.

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.

After you check-in, please grab your tea and cookies before you take your seat. You are welcome to refill your cup and plate throughout the presentation. 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.
• Can I get a refund for this program? No, we do not offer refunds for this program unless we (the Village) cancels or reschedules the program. We would be happy to convert your registration into a tax-deductible donation and send a receipt upon request.
• Do I need to bring my own cup? No, we will supply everyone with a paper cup. You are welcome to bring your own teacup to use at your own risk.
• Will there be a place for me to sit down and enjoy my tea? Yes! You will be able to sit in padded church pews and standard wooden chairs.
• 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? Troy Historic Village does not sell food. We occasionally feature local vendors to provide food for sale during Village programming, or we may offer food from local vendors included in your registration price. Included in your Thursday Tea registration is a cup of tea and a sweet treat (sugar-free and gluten-free options are available). *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.