Troy Historic Preservation Alliance

05/31/2026

As American as apple ... butter? Absolutely! Our strawberry apple butter was custom-made specifically for and the 50th Troy Strawberry Festival - and LOTS of taste testing went into crafting the perfect recipe! It is SO good ... and only available as part of our "Preservation Pack" - a lineup of Ohio-based jams, all of which have strawberries in them (see more info in comments)! Don't miss out - pick yours up at this year's festival before they sell out!

05/29/2026

The Troy Strawberry Festival is just one week away, and we've got one sweet lineup of jams ready for you in celebration of the festival's 50th year and America 250!

🍓CLASSICS ARE BACK: Our wildly popular, Ohio-made strawberry jam and strawberry jalapeno jam are back, again for $10 each!

🍓WE HEARD YOUR REQUESTS and have added a no-sugar-added half pint of strawberry jam, plus a strawberry rhubarb half pint, for $5 each!

🍓AND CHECK THIS OUT! Introducing our "Preservation Pack," which includes a custom strawberry apple butter created especially for our customers! The Preservation Pack is $50 each and is pictured in the comments, as is a two-pack option for $25.

Look for our booth near the Odd Fellows building on West Main Street! Can't wait to see you at the festival, and special thanks to our partner and sponsor, Level MB Construction!

05/23/2026

Talk about jam-packed! The strawberry jam arrived just before noon today, and we’re excited to bring back strawberry jalapeño and - in response to popular demand - a no sugar added strawberry jam. PLUS a special new flavor only available as part of a package purchase. Stay tuned for more details, and look us up at this year’s Troy Strawberry Festival in front of the Odd Fellows building!

05/20/2026

🖍️ 11 days left in National Preservation Month—which means it’s almost the end of our "Color for a Cause" contest! ✨️

Submissions will be on display now through June 10th in the front windows at 116 W. Main St.—swing by and take a look! 👀🎨

Winners will receive a $10 gift certificate to everyone's favorite candy shop!

Still want in? There’s time! Grab a coloring page at Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop- Troy or print one of the images below to join the fun 😃

05/15/2026

Wonderful reunion!

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

Big redevelopment news out of Piqua ...

The building will be redeveloped as a mixed-use property

05/13/2026

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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.

05/06/2026

🎨✨ Calling All Young Artists! 🎨✨
Join us in celebrating National Preservation Month by sharing our “Color For A Cause” Contest! Enter for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop 🍭🍦
We’re on a mission to inspire the next generation of preservationists while highlighting a few of Downtown Troy’s historic gems 🏛️🌳 Coloring pages can be picked up at Grandpa Joe’s or save one of the images below.
Submissions can be dropped off at Howard Hanna, 11 E Main St. Troy. Please check out our flyer for additional details. Good luck & happy coloring!

05/04/2026

What a great way to showcase Ohio history!

250 Buildings, 250 Stories
Heritage Ohio has launched a new statewide initiative built on a simple idea: every building has a story to tell.
We invite you to be part of 250 Buildings, 250 Stories by submitting a building from your community. We’re looking for:
Celebrated 250 – Completed rehabilitation projects that show what’s possible
Opportunity 250 – Buildings ready for investment and a new chapter
Legacy 250 – Places with meaningful stories worth preserving and sharing
Big or small, every community has buildings that matter. We want to hear yours.

The first building we are featuring is the Rufus Putnam House. Built in 1788 and now preserved inside the Campus Martius Museum, it was home to Marietta’s founder until his death in 1824. Originally part of the Campus Martius fortification, it is the only surviving structure from the settlement. Putnam, a Revolutionary War general and close associate of George Washington, led the Ohio Company in establishing the Northwest Territory. The house is open to visitors during museum hours.
https://heritageohio.org/250-buildings-250-stories/