FOR RELEASE:  June  24, 2011

 

 

Engage with History by Sharing Stories at the Troy Museum

 

(TROY, MI) – Join us for a delightful and engaging summer of sharing stories that express our heritage.  Come for story lunches and meet Michigan authors.  Enjoy family picnics that feature professional storytellers and musicians.  Listen to stories from the past as you stroll through the Historic Village.  Each week features a special theme and related hands-on activities.

 

Bring a picnic lunch to munch outdoors while we read a storybook or two based on the week’s theme.  Afterwards, children of all ages can enjoy a related hands-on activity.  Free with Admission.      Note:  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Story Lunches are Thursdays at Noon (Program begins by 12:15 pm).

 June 30:  On the Farm

July   7:    Celebrations

July  14:   Gardens

July  21:   Pocketful of Passage with author Loraine Campbell

July  28:   Grandparents

August 4:   My Mountain Home with author Shutta Crum

August 11:  Tall Tales & Legends

August 18:  Quilts Tell Stories

August 25:  Tasty Tales

 

The Troy Museum Hours are: Tues-Wed-Thurs from 10 am-3 pm. Admission: Adults: $3, Children (6-17): $2 and Children (under 6) : Free.

 

Troy Museum is located at 60 West Wattles Road at the NW corner of Wattles and Livernois. 

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