Troy Historical Society to host 2nd Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Trail
By Josh Jones
Times Tribune Editor
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TROY — The Troy Historical Society is looking to give the community an afternoon of Halloween fun as they plan to host their second annual Downtown Trick or Treat Trail.
According to information provided by the society, the event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 and will include treats, crafts, raffles and an open house. The Troy Historical Society will be located along with Rebekah’s Lodge at 201 S. Main Street (I.O.O.F. lodge building).
Marianna Simms, an Officer with the Troy Historical Society discussed some of the things people can expect for this year’s event.
“(The raffle will have) multiple baskets with gift cards from the surrounding community businesses and for crafts we are doing ghost or pumpkin rock painting,” Simms said. “We will also have candy to pass out for everyone.”
Participation is subject to change. This year’s trail has 26 initial signups. People are welcome to start at whichever location. Businesses and organizations involved this year include Tri-Township Library (209 S. Main), Choices Counseling Services (303 S. Main), Troy Family Chiropractic (115. S. Main St.), Sweet Threads on Market (108 W. Market St.), Gateway Impressions (218 Edwardsville Rd), Troy Fire Protection District (116. W. Clay St.), VFW/Waterman’s Floral (123 W. Market St.), Time Out Sports Bar (111 W. Markets St.), Southern Illinois Tattoo (102 N. Main), American Legion 708 (104 N. Main), Main Street Barbershop (106 N. Main), Troy Police Department (116 E. Market), Rockin’ Horse Antiques (111 N. Hickory St.), Neubauer, Johnston & Hudson, P.C. (200 E. Market St.), Market Street Family Dentist (212 E. Market), Happy Elephant (201 E. Market St.), Terry’s Appliance Center (125 E. Market St.), Belong Salon/Salt Wellness Spa (103, 105, 107 E. Market St.), Rose Med Spa and Wellness (101 E. Market St), Shaded Permanent Cosmetics (108 S. Main), Country Financial (112 S. Main), Sanctuary on Main (114 S. Main), The Red Door Cottage (116 S. Main), Sister’s Place Salon (108 S. Kimberlin St), Sara Bozarth, Attorney at Law 618 Accounting (203 Edwardsville Road).
“This year, we are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming even more visitors to tour our museum and help us raise awareness and support for not only the historical society, but also our local businesses,” Simms said.
The Troy Historical Society is a group of history minded individuals working towards a common goal of preserving Troy’s history. For more information people may visit troyhistoricalsociety.org, call (618) 667-9776 or visit the “Troy Historical Society” Facebook page.
A map of this year’s Trick or Treat Trail hosted by the Troy Historical Society. (Submitted Photo)
