Victorian Christmas

Victorian Christmas

Friday December 11, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Saturday December 12, 10:00am–1:30pm & 6:00pm-8:30pm

In advance: THS Member: $10 | Non-member: $12
(Pre-registration ended on Thursday December 10 at 12pm)
At the door: THS Member: $12 | Non-member $14

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Experience Christmas during the Victorian Era! Wander the Village at your own pace and enjoy a variety of holiday activities including ornament-making, caroling music, and shopping. Costumed reenactors will be stationed inside a few buildings for timed presentations to share the Victorian Christmas experiences. Pasties will be available for purchase to enjoy with your complimentary hot cider and cocoa. Fun for all ages!

What to Expect

You'll explore the Village at your own pace! Below is a list of activities for you to stop at:

• Poppleton School - Learn about holiday traditional for one-room schoolhouses.
• General Store - Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa or cider, buy gifts for your friends and family, and purchase hot pasties to enjoy at the Village.
• Old Troy Church - Listen to recorded music while playing parlor games.
• Town Hall - Create a paper ornament to take home or use it to decorate our tree.
• Log Cabin, Caswell House, and Parsonage - Costumed reenactors at each home will be giving a short presentation on Christmas during the Victorian Era. Each building will feature a different presentation. Presentations begin every 15 minutes beginning at 6:15pm in the evening on Friday and Saturday and at 10:15am on Saturday morning. There is limited space due to the size of the homes during the presentations, so please wait for a Village Volunteer or Staff to welcome you into the Log Cabin, Caswell House, or Parsonage.

Please dress for the weather! Several of our buildings due not have heat including the Log Cabin. You will also need to walk outside to visit every building.

Outdoor lights including decorations will be turned on during the evening programs.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have accessibility questions, please contact us anytime at info@thvmail.org, or email us at 248-524-3570

• Is the program outside? The program is primarily indoors, but does require walking short distances outside in between buildings.
• Can I dress up? Yes! While it is not required to dress seasonally, it can make the event more fun!
• Can I bring a stroller or a wagon? Yes! We have a paved sidewalk throughout the Village. You are welcome to take the strollers and wagons inside the buildings (each one has a ramp entrance), and we ask that you are mindful about the spaces inside when driving the stroller or wagon through.
• 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.
• How long does it take to go through the event? We expect groups to spend 1-2 hours exploring the Village and attending the timed presentations.
• Do you have quiet spaces to go if one of my group members needs a sensory break? Yes! Our Main Building is closed for public access, but we can make space if you need it. You can also ask us when you arrive - Village Staff and Volunteers are ready and prepared to try and help accommodate your needs!
• What happens if I miss my time slot? Can I still come? Yes! Please do. Our last admission for Friday is 7:30pm. Saturday Morning last admission is 12:30pm. Saturday Evening last admission is 7:30pm. Just make sure you make it before those times!
• My family doesn’t celebrate Christmas, can we still come? Yes! Please do. This program is first and foremost an immersive historical program focused on education and not celebration!
• Is this a good program for kids? This program is recommended for ages 8 and up. Kids who especially enjoy history will enjoy the content and engaging with the reenactors. However, children of all ages are welcome.

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 Niles-Barnard House (large white building facing Wattles) to check in!