Daily Programs

May 29 – September 6 ~ Step Back into Time at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Step back into time and participate in an active village where you can help with chores, learn traditional crafting skills and trades, and play the old fashioned way!  There is so much for the entire family to do!  In Crossroads Village efforts to recycle, stop by the Mason Inn and make your own flower pot out of recycled newspaper.  Registration is not required.  Time:  10 am to 5 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Children’s Costume Contest, Crossroads Village would like you to dress the part!  Come dressed the old fashioned way, like you are from the 1800’s!  Costume contest is everyday at 1:30 pm at the Salter Cabin.  Come and win a prize!  Registration is not required.  Time:  1:30 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Daily Chores, Lend a hand with the following chores: butter churning, sewing, gardening, clothes washing, and more!  Registration is not required.  Time: 10 am to 5 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Stanley School Program, Join us for some old fashioned classroom learning!  Take part in lettering writing for the pony express, participate in one of five classes throughout the day, enjoy your lunch with the school madam or join in for some recess fun!  Registration is not required.  Time:  various times throughout the day.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Farm Life, See how the farm life was in the 1800’s by visiting Crossroads Village farm house.  Watch the farmers milk the cow, feed the chickens, wash clothes, help with the gardening, and learn about butterflies and hummingbirds.  Registration is not required.  Time: 10 am to 5 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Children’s Crafts, Children of all ages join us at the Stanley School to participate and enjoy crafts.  Decorate a container to plant a seed in, or participate in one of the many other crafts we offer.  All your’s to take home!  Registration is not required.  Time: 10 am to 5 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Pony Express, ”The mail must go through” is the motto of the original pony express.  Come to Crossroads Village and see our pony express travel through the village.  Write letters at the school house to any one in the village; drop it off at the General store, and everyday at 3:45 pm, watch for River or Rain, our miniature horses deliver mail, the Crossroads Village Pony Express way.  Registration is not required.  Time: 10 am to 5 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.

May 29 – September 6 ~ Old Fashioned baking, Come enjoy the sights and smells of old fashioned baking at Crossroads Village.  No matter what day of the week it is, someone is baking in the kitchen!  Whether it’s the Buzzell house or the Eldridge house, it always smells like home cooking in the village.  Registration is not required.  Time: 10 am to 5 pm.  Cost:  Village admission.  Contact Kathi Whitcomb with inquiries:  810-736-7100 ext. 856.