1927 – Huge Flood in Vermont
November 2-4, 1927, The Poultney Journal: Ninety years ago, a rain storm pummeled Vermont for the first week of November. One recording put the rate of precipitation at 7 inches of rain within 6 hours. To read the original article, click here!
As Vermont continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, it is perhaps worth remembering the last time such an immense challenge presented itself to the residents of Poultney.
If you missed our annual meeting Sunday 9/20, you can now watch the full lecture for free!
The Poultney Historical Society will team up with Slate Valley Trails to host a free lecture and slideshow entitled “Of Wheelmen, The New Woman, and Good Roads: Bicycling in Vermont, 1880-1920” on Sunday, September 20th at 2pm on the lawn in front of the East Poultney Schoolhouse.
Tune in live as esteemed historian Carrie Brown presents an illustrated talk entitled, “Rosie’s Mom: Forgotten Women of the First World War.” She will uncover the human story behind historic events and explore the interplay between technology and culture.
