1925 – Secret Well Discovered Under Playground
April 3rd, 1925, The Poultney Journal: A child was playing in the lawn of the Randall School House when he felt the earth give way from under his feet. He had just enough time to move away and watch as the ground fell ten feet into a long forgotten 40-year-old well. To learn more about this and to read the original article, click here!
The Poultney Historical Society is excited to kick off the Maplefest activities with the traditional tree tapping with Citizen of the Year Tom DeMatties at 10am on Saturday March 21st! There will also be a pop up maple exhibit in the Schoolhouse and coloring pages for the kids. Greens Sugar House will also be donating […]
The Poultney Historical Society is hosting a “History Buff Trivia Event” and we invite you to join us on January 10, 2026. The contest will start at 12:30pm at the Poultney Pub, doors at noon. Come out and prove your knowledge of Vermont History and Culture. Tables/Teams will be 2-4 participants. Cash award and other […]
Vermont Firsts and Other Claims to Fame Lecture The Poultney Historical Society is pleased to host a lecture with Dick Smith the author of the book “Vermont Firsts and Other Claims to Fame”. This lecture explores various historical “firsts” and notable achievements associated with Vermont. The talk will be held at the Poultney Public Library on Saturday, September 13 at 1pm. Key themes include: Constitutional […]
Come Celebrate the 90th East Poultney Day! The Poultney Historical Society will host its 90th Annual East Poultney Day celebration on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from 9am to 3pm. · This year’s theme is America’s 250th Celebration of the Revolutionary War in which both Vermont and Poultney played important roles. Our keynote speaker is historian […]
