Troy Historic Village

Troy Historic Village The Troy Historic Village is a collection of 11 buildings surrounding a gazebo and green in the heart of Troy, MI.

Filled with the collections & stories of the settlement & growth of Troy, we use these buildings to bring history to life for visitors. The Troy Historic Village includes eleven historic structures in a charming five-acre complex located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Here visitors of all ages can explore Michigan history by witnessing and sharing the lifestyles of the pioneers who established ho

mes and farms in rural Troy Township during the 1800's. The carefully restored and fully furnished buildings include:

• A log cabin (1840)
• A Greek revival home (1865)
• A brick one-room school (1877)
• Print shop
• Wagon shop
• Town hall (1900)
• A general store (1918)
• A turn-of the-century church and parsonage

Check in at the Main Building (Old Troy Township Hall) and check out the gift shop before you leave. The Troy Historic Village serves the counties of Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb, providing a memorable and interactive museum experience for all vistors. Offering a wide variety of activities for children and a diverse range of lectures and events for adults, the Village aims to enhance appreciation of history while using Troy’s rich and evolving story as a backdrop.

Learn the art of blacksmithing in our historic Wagon Shop! Registration is open for our fall classes!Blacksmithing Sampl...
09/02/2026

Learn the art of blacksmithing in our historic Wagon Shop! Registration is open for our fall classes!

Blacksmithing Sampler Classes:
🔨 Thursday, September 17 @ 6:30-9pm
🔨 Wednesday, October 28 @ 6:30-9pm

Blacksmithing Partner Project: Ice Cream Spade Classes:
🔨 Saturday, September 12 @ 10am-1pm
🔨 Saturday, October 3 @ 10am-1pm

Basic Blacksmithing Level 1 Classes:
🔨 Thursdays, September 24-October 29 @ 10am-12:30pm
🔨 Saturdays, October 17-November 21 @ 10am-12:30pm

Visit our website to learn more and to view pricing, age requirements, and applicable prerequisites: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/about/blacksmithing-classes/

📸 Image: A blacksmithing class in the Wagon Shop. Photo courtesy of .

Join us for our FREE Fall Open House & Pet Adoption Day on Saturday September 19 from 10am-3pm! Tour historic buildings,...
09/02/2026

Join us for our FREE Fall Open House & Pet Adoption Day on Saturday September 19 from 10am-3pm! Tour historic buildings, try out our smartphone app, look for Cheddar the Village Mouse, or try a Village scavenger hunt. Learn about our fun family programs coming up this Fall. Local animal rescues and related resources will be scattered around the Village including animals available for adoption! Find yourself a new furry friend or bring a donation for the rescues!

Free Fall Open House & Pet Adoption Day is sponsored by Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital.

Learn more and sign up to receive a reminder for the event today: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/free-fall-open-house/

📸 Image: Photo of a THV staff member's dog (he is not available for adoption).

Join us for an outdoor yoga class led by Explore Yoga on Thursday September 3 at 6-8pm! Take an hour-long yoga class and...
09/01/2026

Join us for an outdoor yoga class led by Explore Yoga on Thursday September 3 at 6-8pm! Take an hour-long yoga class and then enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling cider, light appetizers, and a chance to mingle while touring the Village. All you need to bring is a yoga mat.

Learn more and register online: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/yoga-wine-night/

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Price (ages 21 and older only):
THS Member: $18
Non-member: $20
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📸 Image: Photo of a yoga class behind Caswell House at the Village.

Learn how to embroider with Lee Ann of Wild Daisy Creative! In this class on Monday September 14 from 5:30-7:30pm, you w...
09/01/2026

Learn how to embroider with Lee Ann of Wild Daisy Creative! In this class on Monday September 14 from 5:30-7:30pm, you will learn about the tools, supplies, and four basic embroidery stitches. We will practice while learning the stitches. You'll take home your own embroidery hoop, needle, needle threader and your choice of threads and pattern to continue using at home, PLUS a cute canvas pouch bag to embroider your design on. You don't want to miss this trendy, classic craft!

Learn more here: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/embroidery-class/

📸 Image: Photo of embroidery supplies.

Today is the last day for children under the age of 18 to receive FREE General Admission this summer thanks to the Troy ...
08/31/2026

Today is the last day for children under the age of 18 to receive FREE General Admission this summer thanks to the Troy Community Foundation!

Other ways for you to enjoy free or reduced General Admission at Village include:

💛 Attend our Free Fall Open House & Pet Adoption Day on Saturday September 19 from 10am to 3pm.

💛 Show your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID to receive FREE General Admission for you and your whole family as part of Museums for All.

💛 Show your active military ID for FREE General Admission for you and up to five family members for Blue Star Families (until Labor Day 2026).

💛 Show your membership card from a participating The North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) institution to receive FREE General Admission for you and up to five family members.

Join us for our next Constitution Cafe on Sunday September 13 at 2pm! This program is FREE! We'll be discussing the Decl...
08/29/2026

Join us for our next Constitution Cafe on Sunday September 13 at 2pm! This program is FREE!

We'll be discussing the Declaration of Independence. When does government stop working and it becomes necessary to dissolve the political bands that hold us together?

Constitution Cafés are an open discussion using the Socratic Method of inquiry to explore different aspects of the USA Constitution and related documents 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.

This program is FREE, but we do ask that you register beforehand: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/constitution-cafes/

Sponsored by Oakland County Bar Foundation.

📸 Image: Graphic with the above information.

Happy 60th Birthday Troy Historical Society!Did you know that a group of people passionate about preserving Troy’s Histo...
08/28/2026

Happy 60th Birthday Troy Historical Society!

Did you know that a group of people passionate about preserving Troy’s History formed the Troy Historical Society on August 16, 1966? Today the Troy Historical Society (THS) operates Troy Historic Village in partnership with the City of Troy.

After years of planning and fundraising, the Niles-Barnard home arrived safely at the Village in October 2010. In this photo, proud THS Board Members stand in front of the recently moved Niles-Barnard House. (From Left to Right: Fred Rounds, Ward Randol, and John Lavender.)

THS continues strong today with support from the City or Troy, Program revenue, and support from donors like you! Thank you to all who have supported our recent appeals and all our members! If you’d like to support us today, consider making a $19.66 donation in honor of our 60th birthday here: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/support/donate/

Hey Cheddar Friends!Our next Preschool Story Time is Wednesday, September 2, from 10:30-11:30am! Come join us to read “A...
08/28/2026

Hey Cheddar Friends!

Our next Preschool Story Time is Wednesday, September 2, from 10:30-11:30am! Come join us to read “Apple Picking Day!" by Candice Ransom. Then we will paint with apples, make apple crafts, sort apple shapes and do other fun fruit activities. Snack is apple slices and dip. Wear your red clothes for extra fun!

Learn more and register online: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/cheddars-preschool-story-time/

📸 Image: Cover of “Apple Picking Day!" by Candice Ransom.

Explore the Troy Historic Village and experience craftspeople at work! On Saturday September 26, the Village will host p...
08/27/2026

Explore the Troy Historic Village and experience craftspeople at work! On Saturday September 26, the Village will host people keeping alive traditional trades like blacksmithing, leatherworking, fiber arts, and woodworking, as well as crafts with a more modern twist. Visit with craftspeople from 10am-5pm as they practice their trades and watch the magic happen.

Learn more on our website: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/handcrafted-a-traditional-trades-and-crafts-fair/

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General Admission Rates Apply:
THS Members: FREE
Non-members: $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17
Children under 6: FREE
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📸 Image: Photo of THV Youth Programs Director, Alex, hewing a log.

Address

60 W Wattles Road
Troy, MI
48098

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12485243570

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