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Our Current Exhibit
Tea Anyone? The Roop Tea Pot Collection
Reception: Friday, May 19 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is pleased to present Tea Anyone? The Roop Tea Pot Collection. The display of over 200 unique tea pots will be on exhibit from May 19th to June 25th. A reception celebrating Laura Roop’s (1933-2022) many years of involvement in Mrs. Hayner’s Birthday Tea, as well as the gift of her large collection of Tea Pots is scheduled for Friday, May 19th from 5:00 to 6:45 pm. Attending the reception is a wonderful way to meet Laura’s family and discuss the collection. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.
As a special treat during Tea Anyone? The Roop Tea Pot Collection exhibit, we will be serving hot tea on the following Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 pm.
As a special treat during Tea Anyone? The Roop Tea Pot Collection exhibit, we will be serving hot tea on the following Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 pm.
- May 24th
- May 31st
- June 7th
- June 14th
Laura Swank Reynolds Roop
Laura Swank Reynolds Roop (1933-2022)
Laura was born in Troy, Ohio on December 13, 1933. She grew up in Staunton, just outside of Troy. When Laura was in junior high school, she and a friend would visit the Hayner Mansion, at that time it was Troy’s Public Library, and pretend it was their home.
Laura Roop led a full and busy life. She was the mother of 4 boys, 2 stepdaughters, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a den mother for Boy Scouts and worked as a nanny for several families. Laura was employed in a Dayton cardiologist’s office. For 21 years, she served as a hostess at Neil’s Heritage House Restaurant in Dayton.
Laura moved to Tipp City after marrying Bill Roop. Shortly thereafter, in 2001, Laura began what would become more than a decade of volunteering at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. The Roop’s interest in tea pots started when the Hayner Center hosted the first Mrs. Hayner’s Birthday Tea. Laura was very creative. Each year she enjoyed making party favors for Tea guests, as well as personally decorating the tables. Laura spoke on the History of Tea during Mrs. Hayner’s Birthday Tea in 2011. This involvement at the Hayner Center created enthusiasm for tea pot collecting. The Roop Collection of tea pots eventually grew to more than 500.
In addition to volunteering at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, Laura and Bill Roop served on the Planning Committee for their high school class reunions. She was a vocalist with the Ohio State Senior Choir that performed at the Ohio State Fair.
Laura Roop was passionate about creating handmade Christmas gifts for her friends and family. She personally crafted fleece blankets for loved ones and American Service Members. She took pleasure in spending time with her family and telling stories about her life.
Laura Roop led a full and busy life. She was the mother of 4 boys, 2 stepdaughters, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a den mother for Boy Scouts and worked as a nanny for several families. Laura was employed in a Dayton cardiologist’s office. For 21 years, she served as a hostess at Neil’s Heritage House Restaurant in Dayton.
Laura moved to Tipp City after marrying Bill Roop. Shortly thereafter, in 2001, Laura began what would become more than a decade of volunteering at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. The Roop’s interest in tea pots started when the Hayner Center hosted the first Mrs. Hayner’s Birthday Tea. Laura was very creative. Each year she enjoyed making party favors for Tea guests, as well as personally decorating the tables. Laura spoke on the History of Tea during Mrs. Hayner’s Birthday Tea in 2011. This involvement at the Hayner Center created enthusiasm for tea pot collecting. The Roop Collection of tea pots eventually grew to more than 500.
In addition to volunteering at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, Laura and Bill Roop served on the Planning Committee for their high school class reunions. She was a vocalist with the Ohio State Senior Choir that performed at the Ohio State Fair.
Laura Roop was passionate about creating handmade Christmas gifts for her friends and family. She personally crafted fleece blankets for loved ones and American Service Members. She took pleasure in spending time with her family and telling stories about her life.
Our Upcoming Exhibit
Made in Troy
June 30 - August 20
Opening Reception Friday, June 3oth from 5:00 to 6:45 pm
