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This Week in Poultney History

1906 – “The Holy City” at the Poultney Opera House

March 30th, 1906, The Poultney Journal - The management of the Poultney Opera House took out a full page advertisment in the local paper over 110 years ago where he was so confident in the quality of the upcoming production, it was said that if anyone, "at the end of the first act is not satisfied with the investment, his or her money will be returned." Click here to see the original article with pictures!

Join Us for MapleFest 2026

The Poultney Historical Society is excited to kick off the Maplefest activities with the traditional tree tapping with Citizen of the Year Tom DeMatties at 10am on Saturday March 21st! There will also be a pop up maple exhibit in the Schoolhouse and coloring pages for the kids. Greens Sugar House will also be donating […]

History Buff Trivia Event at the Poultney Pub

The Poultney Historical Society is hosting a “History Buff Trivia Event” and we invite you to join us on January 10, 2026. The contest will start at 12:30pm at the Poultney Pub, doors at noon. Come out and prove your knowledge of Vermont History and Culture. Tables/Teams will be 2-4 participants. Cash award and other […]

Vermont Firsts and Other Claims to Fame Lecture

Vermont Firsts and Other Claims to Fame Lecture The Poultney Historical Society is pleased to host a lecture with Dick Smith the author of the book “Vermont Firsts and Other Claims to Fame”. This lecture explores various historical “firsts” and notable achievements associated with Vermont. The talk will be held at the Poultney Public Library on Saturday, September 13 at 1pm. Key themes include: Constitutional […]

Come Celebrate the 90th East Poultney Day!

Come Celebrate the 90th East Poultney Day! The Poultney Historical Society will host its 90th Annual East Poultney Day celebration on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from 9am to 3pm. · This year’s theme is America’s 250th Celebration of the Revolutionary War in which both Vermont and Poultney played important roles. Our keynote speaker is historian […]