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. […]
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89th East Poultney Day – Join Us August 10th for a Day of Fun!
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, […]
Vendors Wanted: East Poultney Day – August 10th
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. […]
Join Us for “Endangered Alphabets” Lecture with Tim Brookes
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 […]
Get Your 2024 Poultney Remembers Calendar Today!
The all new “Poultney Remembers” 2024 calendar is now for sale on the Poultney Historical Society website! Click here to make your order today. You can also pick up a calendar at the Original Vermont Store and Hermit Hill Books.
Lecture: Vermont vs. Hollywood: 100 Years of Vermont in Film
The Poultney Historical Society will host a lecture titled “Vermont vs. Hollywood: 100 Years of Vermont in Film” on Saturday, September 23 at noon at the Poultney Public Library.Vermont has been a featured location in Hollywood movies for nearly a century. It has represented many different ideals during that time, and its portrayal reflects both […]
Join Us for 87th East Poultney Day – “Lakes, Mountains and Summer”
The Poultney Historical Society is planning a special 87th East Poultney Day for Saturday, August 12 from 9-3pm. This year’s theme is “Lakes, Mountains, and Summer” and focuses on beautiful Lake St. Catherine. The day’s events include performances by Vermont singer/songwriter Breanna Elaine and the always-popular Hermit Hollow String Band. The Lake Saint Catherine Association […]
New 2023 Calendar now for sale!
The all new “Poultney Remembers” 2023 calendar is now for sale on the Poultney Historical Society website! Click here to take a peak at the calendar and make your order today.
“The Things Our Fathers Saw”
By Warren Shultz on September 13, 2022 in About, Historical Events, Home Page Carousel, News Feed, This Week in Poultney History, Visit
Slideshow at the Annual Meeting of the Poultney Historical SocietySeptember 25 at the East Poultney Schoolhouse / Join the Poultney Historical Society at our Annual Meeting in the East Poultney Schoolhouse on Sunday, September 25th at 2:00 pm to celebrate an afternoon of history! The event will feature the presentation “The Things Our Fathers Saw” by local educator and historian Matthew Rozell. The program is free and open to […]