Location
Troy, MI
Original Construction
1832-1927
Construction Cost
$5,200,000
Completion Date
Ongoing

The Troy Museum and Historic Village endeavors to provide a hands-on learning experience for the surrounding neighborhoods focused on promoting the cultural heritage of the Troy community. The historic village consists of 10 historic structures moved to the site to be saved from demolition and placed around a village green to maximize the interpretive and educational possibilities. Both seasonal programs and daily activities keep the site bustling with activity everyday. The Museum preserves cultural heritage not only through physical structures but also through a collection of artifacts and archival materials, serving over 11,000 elementary students annually.

HopkinsBurns, with JJR as an urban planning/engineering/landscape consultant, prepared a comprehensive master plan for the preservation and restoration of the site and its structures including relocation and restoration documents for 3 of the buildings and a comprehensive storm water management plan for the site.  Services consisted of a cultural resource assessment, a survey of 10 structures, detailed condition assessment of three of the historic structures as well as a ADA accessibility study for an addition to the Museum building.

Current work includes implementation of the master plan and the relocation of both the Barnard House and a historic barn from Wixom that will serve as a visitor interpretation center.