Help Celebrate 50 Years of Community at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center

Submit your memories, photos, and stories to be considered for a special 50th Anniversary commemorative book

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2026

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The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center

An Elegant Mansion Transformed for the Community

For 50 years, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center has been a place where the community comes together. Whether for weddings and proms, concerts and recitals, art classes, holiday traditions, PorchFest, quiet moments, childhood memories, and more. As we approach the Hayner’s 50th anniversary as a cultural center in 2026, we are creating a full-color 8.5x11 coffee-table book filled with real stories and photographs from the people who have lived them. This book will celebrate not just the building, but the generations of families, friendships, creativity, and community traditions that make the Hayner such an irreplaceable part of life in Troy, Ohio.


We are inviting you (anyone who has ever been part of the Hayner Cultural Center’s story) to share your memory and help preserve this living history for future generations. Submit your story and photos through our online form, or request an interview if you’d prefer to talk rather than write. Not every submission may appear in the printed book due to space limitations, but every story contributes to the legacy of the Hayner. If it mattered to you, it belongs in the history of Troy.

Submit Your Story

What Is the Hayner Story Project?


The Hayner Story Project is a community storytelling initiative gathering memories from residents, families, artists, musicians, students, and visitors who have been shaped by the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Since opening as a community cultural center in 1976, the Hayner has hosted weddings, recitals, proms, art exhibits, music performances, school field trips, community events, and celebrations that define life in Troy.


Your memory may become part of a full-color 8.5x11 commemorative book celebrating 50 years of the cultural center’s history — a legacy piece to be shared with future generations.

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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!


Learn more about Brianna Booker

What Kind of Stories Can You Submit?


Big stories, small stories, joyful stories, unforgettable or everyday moments — they all matter.


Popular memory topics to consider:

  • Wedding photos & celebrations at the historic mansion in Troy, Ohio
  • Prom memories or school dances in the ballroom
  • Art classes, music lessons, galleries & performances
  • Concerts, recitals, PorchFest memories & community events
  • Holiday Open House traditions
  • Ghost stories & local folklore from the mansion
  • Troy High School memories connected to the Hayner
  • Family traditions, friendships, & special milestones


If it mattered to you — it belongs in the history of Troy.


How to Submit Your Story & Photos


Sharing your memory is easy and takes just a few minutes.


Choose one of these options:

  • Fill out the online story submission form (button below)
  • Upload photos directly in the form
  • Request an interview if you’d rather talk than write
  • Choose anonymous participation if preferred
Please note: Due to space limitations, not every submission can be included in the final book or exhibit, but all stories will help us understand and honor the many ways the Hayner has served the community.

What Happens After You Submit?


Your story will be reviewed for possible inclusion in:

  • The 50th Anniversary commemorative book
  • 2026 anniversary exhibits and displays
  • Digital and printed storytelling presentations

Stories may be lightly edited for clarity and length while preserving your voice and meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a writer?

No. Just tell us what happened and why it matters, we’ll handle polishing. You can also ask to be interviewed!

How long should my story be?

Anything from a single sentence to several pages is welcome.

Can I submit photos without a story?

Yes. Photo-only submissions are encouraged. You are also welcome to bring physical photos to the center.

Can I submit more than once?

Yes. Multiple entries are welcome.

Is there a deadline to submit?

We encourage early submissions so our team has time to review and design layout. Collection continues through March 2026.

Will every story be included?

We will publish as many as possible, but space is limited.

Are ghost stories ok?

Absolutely, they are part of our community folklore and history.

Can organizations or groups submit stories together?

Yes. school classes, musical groups, wedding parties, event teams, and community organizations are welcome to submit group stories.

I have a story about the Library, can I share it?

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.

Share Your Hayner Story with us

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By submitting a photo, story, or other content ("the Work") for potential inclusion in the commemorative book, the Contributor agrees to the following terms and conditions with **Brianna Booker (Author)** and the **Troy-Hayner Cultural Center ("the Publishing Party")**:


I. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT RELEASE


1. Grant of Rights: The Contributor grants to **the Publishing Party** a NON-EXCLUSIVE, PERPETUAL, WORLDWIDE, IRREVOCABLE, ROYALTY-FREE license to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, and distribute the Work.

2. Scope of Use: This license covers ALL editions and formats of the book (print, electronic/e-book, digital media) and includes the right to use the Work for PROMOTIONAL and marketing activities related to the book and the Center.

3. Editorial Rights: The Contributor grants the right to EDIT, CROP, FORMAT, and ADAPT the Work for clarity, space, and production purposes.


II. IMAGE AND MODEL RELEASE


1. Consent of Subjects: The Contributor WARRANTS that all recognizable persons in the photo(s) have given permission for their likeness to be published.

2. Minors: If the photo includes a minor (under 18), the Contributor warrants they are the parent or legal guardian and are authorized to grant this release.

3. Waiver: The Contributor waives any claims against **the Publishing Party** (Brianna Booker and the Center) related to the publication or use of the images.

III. WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION (YOUR PROTECTION)


1. Ownership: The Contributor promises they are the SOLE CREATOR AND COPYRIGHT OWNER of the Work.

2. No Infringement: The Work DOES NOT violate any third-party copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.

3. NO COMPENSATION: The Contributor acknowledges there will be NO royalty or payment for the use of the Work.

4. INDEMNIFICATION: The Contributor agrees to DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS **the Publishing Party** (Brianna Booker and the Center) from ANY AND ALL claims or legal fees resulting from a breach of these warranties.

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