Putney Historical Society

Today at the annual meeting, PHS members voted to accept the 1841 United Church of Putney, with the understanding it will become our new home. Community suppers and support groups will continue. What a day!
Our report included a total of 660K to date for the general store. Opening May 3. Thank you, to friends and supporters.

Church, c.1900

Note: some times have been recently adjusted due to memorial services for Milly Ellis (past PHS board member) and Claire Oglesby. All events are free, though contributions are accepted; donations are suggested for Pierce’s Hall events.

Saturday, August 22

10am-2pm–Putney Historical Society open for visitors.

Historic Building Tours:
Read the entire post: Save the Date: August 22! Tours, annual meeting and more

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to summer.

Two great events are coming up to benefit your gathering places.  We encourage you all to come out and have some fun, knowing your money goes to a good cause.

On July 2 and 3, at 8pm at the Centre Congregational Church in Brattleboro, the Yellow Barn Music School and Festival’s Young Artists Program will present concerts to benefit the restoration of the General Store and Pierce’s Hall.

This Saturday, June 27, an interactive kids concert will be held at Pierce’s Hall at 5pm. Sue Caviola, Mike Auerbach, Mark Baker, Janet Goldstein and Gene Koch will perform songs for children and families to benefit Pierce’s restoration.

Pierce’s Hall has  a matching Historic Preservation grant for all donations, and an additional grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The concert is followed by a potluck supper at 6 and the monthly contra dance, with family hour beginning at 7.

Thanks so much to the Yellow Barn, and to Sue Caviola!

The historical society’s report is posted below.

Putney Historical Society

On May 3, 2008, a fire severely blackened the heart of Putney, leaving a blight where an important gathering place had been.
Since late August, the Putney Historical Society has striven to reestablish the Putney General Store at the heart of our village. Read the entire post: Town Meeting–Tuesday March 3, 2009, 10 am

Sunday, December 21st, around 4 pm, Santa Claus came to take suggestions and comments from, and give gifts to community children.  Unfortunately, there was a blizzard–and though that did not deter him much, only a few children saw him emerge from the historical society fire escape.

We had a fire, and a warming tent for Santa to visit with children, out of the snow.  Fourteen people came!  The snow piled up pretty thick.  But we pulled in $150 for the high school band, so they can attend the presidential inauguration!  We’re very proud that our kids will represent Vermont, as one of only five bands selected for the extremely historic event.