The Troy Historical Society

05/15/2026

Members of The Troy Historical Society's executive committee had the honor on May 1 of presenting Julia Hobart, founder of the Overfield School, with the school's original sign, believed to have been crafted shortly after the school opened at the Overfield Tavern in 1960. The school operated out of the Overfield Tavern until 1989, when it relocated to its current campus on Ridge Avenue. The sign, however, remained at the Overfield Tavern Museum for another 37 years. During much of that time, it was on display. Thankfully, the sign was in the process of being prepared to be gifted to Mrs. Hobart and the school and was not in its customary place when fire severely damaged the museum in December 2024. As a result, the sign survived, though the fire singed it slightly. Pictured here are (l-r) Chris Manning, executive director of TTHS; Ben Sutherly, TTHS board president; Julia Hobart; and TTHS executive committee members Martin Stewart and Judy Deeter. We are delighted that the original sign has been reunited with the school, and that Mrs. Hobart could be on hand for the historic occasion.

05/15/2026

The Troy Historical Society is looking for flat scraps of wood that measure about 6 to 8 inches square. We will be using these for upcoming events where kids will have the opportunity to make a punched tin ornament using a hammer and nail. Please let us know if you have any scraps you are willing to share!

05/14/2026

Troy Schools
Historians from The Overfield Tavern Museum and www.facebook.com/TroyLHL visited third graders at Cookson Elementary School Wednesday to teach them about the history of Overfield Tavern, it's recovery from the fire, Troy history and what life was like in the 1800s.
They also brought artifacts from throughout Troy's history.

05/09/2026

Troy, Ohio May 14, 1931
Hundreds of Troy residents turn out for the formal dedication of Van Cleve School's new auditorium-gymnasium complex at 617 E. Main St. At the time the Van Cleve building serves as Troy High School. The new facility features a stage, 450 fixed, elevated seats, and room at floor level for another 650 seats. Designed by the architectural firm of Pretzinger & Pretzinger.

05/02/2026

This morning our Young Historians met at Saylor Cemetery in Elizabeth Township to help clean gravestones in preparation for some upcoming preservation work. After that, we went over to the old Staley Mill for a tour. Numerous members of the Staley family are buried in the Saylor Cemetery.

04/20/2026

Local History & Genealogy Center
Why does LHGC offer programs? Because your stories matter!
Local history programs help us preserve and share the people, places, and events that shaped our community. They connect us to the past, support learning, and build a stronger sense of pride in where we live. History isn’t just in books; it’s here in our community.
📷Dear Sallie: Love Letters from the Civil War

04/20/2026

Today our Young Historians got to try their hand at glassmaking!

04/16/2026

Thank you to the Troy Ohio Chamber of Commerce for featuring The Troy Historical Society in their Mission in Motion series!

Mission in Motion with Troy Historical Society

04/13/2026

Looks like we missed National Farm Animals Day last Friday, but here's a undated photo of some of Troy's friendly farm animals from years gone by to brighten your day!

04/12/2026

Troy, Ohio April 15, 1930
The Troy Foundation makes its first charitable distributions; they are the first since the foundation was established by A.G Stouder in 1924.

04/10/2026

This is sure to be a great event, and free! We will be there!

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