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In Honor of Ed Lewis
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Edward Allan Lewis, a 7th-generation Vermonter and longtime Poultney Historical Society board trustee.
Poultney Remembers: Poultney’s Anti-Christian Infidels
The authors of the 1875 history of Poultney “regret to publish” that the some of the founders’ “prevailing influence in the western part of the town, for nearly half a century after the first settlement, was infidel in its character.” This article explores what they meant by that.
Poultney Remembers: How A New Publisher Says Hello
Poultney history has been blessed with several strong newspapers. As NYVT Media introduces itself to a 2021 audience, we look back at how other publishers first said hello.
Poultney Remembers: The Social Life of Poultney After COVID-19
With vaccinated individuals allowed to remove their masks and stop social distancing, we might have to re-learn some of our social habits. Luckily, a 1928 article in the Poultney Journal has us covered.
Poultney Remembers: Breaking New Ground in Poultney
With the groundbreaking for Slate Quarry Park taking place earlier this week, we were reminded of some other important groundbreakings in our town’s history.
Poultney Remembers: Our Partisan Divide is Nothing New
We all understand how divided the parties have become in this country, but here in Poultney, that divide goes back to some of our earliest settlers.
Free Walking & Driving Audio Tours now available!
Simply select the tour, click the tracks you would like to download, and allow your browser to download the files. Then listen, and enjoy learning about the history of Poultney! Main Street Walking Tour Poultney Driving Tour East Poultney Walking Tour
Saving Vermont’s oldest Jewish cemetery
A recent article in the Bennington Banner reports on a 10th generation Vermonter and Orthodox Jew who is discovering the history of Jewish settlers and communities in Vermont as he works to restore and preserve the Poultney Hebrew Cemetery in East Poultney.
PHS Newsletter – Fall 2020
Check out our Fall 2020 Newsletter and learn what has been happening at the Poultney Historical Society this year!