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.
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Watch “Of Wheelmen, The New Woman, and Good Roads” lecture!
If you missed our annual meeting Sunday 9/20, you can now watch the full lecture for free!
Annual Meeting this Saturday, September 20th!
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.
East Poultney Day 2020 Webinar – Recording
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.
East Poultney Day Webinar this Saturday, August 8th at 11 AM!
In celebration of our annual East Poultney Day, this year the Poultney Historical Society will host a free online lecture to honor the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote.Esteemed historian Carrie Brown will present an illustrated talk on August 8th at 11am entitled, “Rosie’s Mom: Forgotten Women of the First World War.” She will uncover the human […]
Green Mountain College Academic Mace Donated to Poultney Historical Society!
The Poultney Historical Society was honored to receive the Green Mountain College Ceremonial Academic Mace, designed and created by the late Walter S. Reuling, a former board members the college.
East Poultney Day 2020 is cancelled
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on large gatherings and activities, the Poultney Historical Society will be cancelling its in-person East Poultney Day event, which was planned to take place on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. We are very sorry to our vendors, patrons, and visitors to this event. If you were going to be a […]
Poultney Historical Society will miss Gladys Seamans
With a heavy heart, Poultney Historical Society mourns the loss of Gladys A. Seamans, lifetime resident of East Poultney and a long-time member of the Historical Society who passed away this past weekend.
East Poultney Day 2020 Speaker Announced
We are very excited to announce our keynote speaker, Carrie Brown will be presenting…
Purchase the new “Poultney Remembers” 2020 Calendar today!
The calendar is made up of pictures from the Poultney Historical Society Collections and features photographs of…