Since 1959 the all-volunteer Putney Historical Society (PHS) has worked alongside the community to preserve and protect Putney’s history and vitality.
In recent years, PHS has taken a major leap forward with proactive community development and support of the village economy through projects which bring people downtown. Two such projects have preserved and revitalized two very important local landmarks. The Putney General Store has been rebuilt from ashes and is now a thriving local business. The partnership of the PHS and the non-profit Next Stage Arts Project has transformed a former church into a modern performing arts center, community gathering place, and the Putney Historical Society offices.The Putney Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
- PHS has a collection of over 2000 glass plate negatives from 1880s -1930s
- PHS owns and preserves the Putney General Store building – now leased to the current proprietors: Mike & Kim Cosco
- PHS was instrumental in preserving and adaptively re-using the former Congregational Church into Next Stage Performing Arts Center
- PHS has a long-term lease to have its home in the upstairs of Town Hall & is currently partnering with the Town to renovate and make it accessible & energy efficient
- Please support our work with a donation or membership and join our mailing list!
Mission
The mission of the Putney Historical Society (PHS) is to bring together those persons interested in history, and especially in the history of the Town of Putney; to discover and collect materials pertinent to the history of Putney; to acquire property or rights in interest of property in order to preserve historic resources. Please support our effort by becoming a member.
Office Hours
Our office is located in the Putney Town Hall, Main Street, Putney. Office hours are by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email us at putneyhistory@gmail.com.
Contact
PO Box 260, Putney VT 05346
putneyhistory@gmail.com
802-387-4411