Old Westminster Cemetery Clean Up Day – May 24
Join the Putney Historical Society in supporting the Westminster Historical Society to clean and preserve the monuments of veterans and other Vermonters in the Old Westminster Cemetery on Route 5. Help is needed to clean and straighten the stones.
Putney Puzzles
Put the pieces together to see one of our historic photos
Image from Southern Vermont Sampler, Brattleboro Reformer supplement, August 23, 1969.
Fall 2024 Newsletter
A detailed look at the Town Hall Renovation Project – including goals, scope, work completed so far and next steps.
Photos and details about the Putney General Store from it’s earliest days, including a newly discovered pre-1890 photo and many photos of the store through the years of renovations, name changes, fires, and rebuilding.
The fourth chapter of Bill Darrow’s account of the Washburn family – The Washburns of Putney – Chapter 4
Found in the Collection – two recently discovered sketches from 1961 proposing a new, round building to house the Putney Historical Society
Inquiries to the Putney Historical Society – a quick look at the questions and requests that have come our way in 2024.
Renovate and Relocate!
The Putney Historical Society will be relocating to the Town Hall but we first need to rehabilitate the upstairs and make it accessible. This is a major undertaking and we are working with the town to raise the funds needed for renovation of the entire building.
Please help us create our new home! Donations can be made at https://putneyhistory.us/donations/