(TROY,
MI) – Celebrate
Independence Day with historic celebrities and old-fashioned family fun. The
Troy Museum offers fun, educational activities that young children will love! Activities Include:
June
29: Life with
Lincoln, 11-11:30 am. Lincoln
Trivia Bee, and build a mini log cabin.
June
30: Learning with
Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, 10 am-1:30 pm. Experiment with hands-on scientific
inventions alongside Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson,
makes kites and print with Franklin, too.
July
1: Our Founding Mothers, 10 am-3 pm. Patriotic Trivia Hunt, design
flags with Betsy Ross, sew with Abigail Adams, and
Molly Pitcher’s water races.
July 2: An
Old-Fashioned Fourth, 10 am-3 pm.
Patriotic Trivia Hunt, sing-a-long, sack races, Poppleton Rhythm Band for kids,
decoration contest, parade, and ice cream social.
July 2:
Patriotic Parade
Contest, 12:45-2 pm. Bring your bike, trike,
stroller or wagon to the museum pre-decorated for the 4th of July
Celebration. The Historical Society will award a $50 prize for the best decorated non-motorized vehicle. Judging at 12:45 pm followed by a patriotic
parade at 1 pm. Stay for free ice cream social. Call for schedule.
Programs are included with admission. Effective June 29, the Troy Museum & Historic Village will charge daily admission of $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 6-17. Children under the age of six are free. Annual passes are also available for $15 per individual or $25 per family. Troy Historical Society members can inquire about special pass rates available to them. Individuals participating in a paid program will not be required to pay an admission fee.
The Troy Museum is located at 60 West
Wattles Road on the northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois. For more information, call 248.524.3570.
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