Longest Night in the Village

Longest Night in the Village

• Thursday December 18, 4pm-7pm
• Friday December 19, 4pm-7pm
• Monday December 22, 4pm-7pm
• Tuesday December 23, 4pm-7pm

General Admission Rate Apply:

• THS Members: FREE
• Non-members: $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17
• Children under 6: FREE

Registration coming soon! Walk-ins are also welcome!

Come visit the Village at night! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of a long winter night on the frontier. Admission includes a special Sources of Light scavenger hunt featuring historic lighting (great for kids and adults!) and a cup of warm cider or hot cocoa.

What to Expect

When you arrive, please check in inside the Main Building (large, red brick building facing Wattles). Please be sure to arrive with your whole party at your scheduled reservation time. When you check in, you will be given an overview the Village and a Sources of Light scavenger hunt.

Hot cocoa and hot cider will be available in the Pioneer Room for you to pick up on your way into the Village or on your way out.

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? No, but we would appreciate it!
• What happens if I miss my time slot? Can I still come? Yes! Please do. Our last admission for 6:20pm which will allow you enough time to visit see the Village.
• I registered online, but I have friends/family that want to join. The more the merrier! They can purchase General Admission tickets when they arrive.
• 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. Changing tables are available in General Store restrooms, and we have quite spaces through the Village if needed.
• 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. All buildings have wheelchair-accessible entryways. Buildings are connected by a wide paved pathway. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available inside the Old Troy Church.
• Will food or drink be available? You can pick up a complementary cup of hot chocolate or hot cider before you go out into the Village. No food will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks. 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.
• How long does it take to go through the Village? The average time to go through the Village is about 1 hour depending on how much time you spend in each building.
• Does the Village close when it snows? No! You can still visit us if it is snowing! Remember the Village is a collection of buildings, so we suggest wearing good shoes and a coat to keep you warm as you walk between buildings, but otherwise you will be inside the whole time. The City of Troy maintains are sidewalks and parking lots, so those spaces are kept clear of snow and ice. We do monitor the weather and are aware of severe weather threats and will adjust our programs as necessary.
• How is Longest Night in the Village different than visiting during the day? Generally, Longest Night in the Village is very similar to visiting the Village during regular business hours except that it is dark! By extending our hours to 7pm on select days, people who work during the day, have school, or other commitments that prevent them from visiting during our regular day-time hours, will be able to visit and enjoy all that we offer. What does separate Longest Night in the Village from our regular day-time visits is the activities available including a special Sources of Light scavenger hunt and a cup of warm cider or hot cocoa.

Parking & Directions

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 Main Building (the large brick building) to check in for your visit. We will have green and white signs to direct your path.