Your Story Belongs in the Hayner Center’s 50th Anniversary Book
For 50 years, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center has been shaped by the people who pass through its doors. We invite you to share a memory, big or small, and help preserve the Hayner Center’s legacy for generations to come.
What Counts as a “Story”?
Your story can be one sentence or several paragraphs. A favorite memory, moment, or tradition, about a performance, class, event, or quiet visit and from any decade, past or present. There’s no right way to tell it. If Hayner mattered to you, your story belongs here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hayner has meant many things to many people — and all of those stories matter.
You might share:
- A performance, exhibit, or class you remember
- A celebration like a wedding, recital, or community event
- A quiet personal moment — reading, volunteering, or visiting
- A memory passed down through your family
Stories can be joyful, reflective, funny, or heartfelt. Formal writing is not required.
Your story can be as short or as long as you like.
- One sentence is perfectly acceptable
- A few paragraphs are welcome
- You do not need to tell your entire life story
Clarity and sincerity matter more than length. If you’re unsure, submit what you have — we can help refine it later.
Absolutely not.
You don’t need to:
- Write perfectly
- Use formal language
- Worry about grammar or structure
We’ll lightly edit submissions for clarity while preserving your voice and meaning. Think of this as sharing a memory, not writing an essay.
Yes!
Photo-only submissions are encouraged. You are also welcome to bring physical photos to the center. If you upload a photo and want to add only a brief caption or name, that’s completely fine.
If you’re unsure who is in a photo or when it was taken, include any details you remember — even guesses are helpful.
Yes. Multiple entries are welcome.
We encourage early submissions so our team has time to review and design layout. Collection continues through March 2026.
We will publish as many as possible, but space is limited.
Absolutely, they are part of our community folklore and history.
Yes. school classes, musical groups, wedding parties, event teams, and community organizations are welcome to submit group stories.
You are welcome to share stories about the mansion being the town library however they will not be included in this book about the center specifically.
A Note from the Curator
A Note from the Curator
You may see two different names associated with this project, and I want to clear up any confusion right away!
In my daily role as the Marketing and Event Coordinator for the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, I go by Brianna Adams.
However, for this commemorative book, I have chosen to use my pen name and maiden name, Brianna Booker, as the official Author and Curator.
Please know that both names refer to me—the person personally managing your submissions, conducting interviews, and compiling every photograph and story into the 50th Anniversary book. I look forward to reading your memories!