1913 – “A Flattering Success”
November 28th, 1913, The Poultney Journal - What was recognized as the "social event of the season" in Poultney in 1913? To find out, click here!
1913 – “A Flattering Success”
November 28th, 1913, The Poultney Journal - What was recognized as the "social event of the season" in Poultney in 1913? To find out, click here!
The Poultney Historical Society is pleased to host a lecture from Adam Krakowski, author of “Vermont Prohibition: Teetotalers, Bootleggers & Corruption”, on Saturday, September 14 at 1pm at the Poultney Public Library. Vermont became the nation’s second dry state in 1853. But some locals refused to comply, and inept law enforcement led to ineffective consequences. […]
The 89th East Poultney Day will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 9am to 3pm on the historic East Poultney Green. This year, we take a look at the history of local manufacturing with the theme, “Made in Poultney.” Poultney Public Librarian Rebecca Cook and Historian Ennis Duling will present a detailed lecture on items made locally including melodeons, toy pianos, […]
The Poultney Historical Society is planning its 89th Annual East Poultney Day celebration for Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 9am to 3pm. This year’s theme will be “Made in Poultney” … This will include melodeons, toy pianos, Manhattan shirts, women’s dresses, equipment for creameries, slate working tools, stoves, steamboats for the lake, and African carts. […]
The Poultney Historical Society is excited to host a lecture by Tim Brookes entitled “Endangered Alphabets, Cultural Erosion, and the Future of the Written Word” on Saturday, April 13 at 1pm at the Poultney Public Library. What does the age of digital convergence, Facebook, and globalization mean for the future of the written word? Tim Brookes offers remarkable and thought-provoking perspective on […]