Posts - Page 9 of 14 - Putney Historical Society

Putney General Store Burns Down Nov. 1 2009

November 20, 2009November 5, 2009 by

Dear readers, Thank you all so much for your warm concern and regrets. We have been faced with an incredible challenge this week, and we turn to you for a little support. If you didn’t know–the General Store burnt to the ground November 1, just as we were in the final stretch of reconstruction, prior … Read more

Lisai family has old Putney roots

November 20, 2009September 6, 2009 by

The Lisai family has numerous remarkable connections to the history of Putney, ranging from surveying relatives even before the first settlement to gravestone masons. Read the recent Reformer article.

PHS Votes to Take United Church of Putney

November 20, 2009August 22, 2009 by

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 … Read more

Rutland Herald reports positively on PHS work

November 20, 2009August 17, 2009 by

Putney aims to save itself by taking over fire-damaged store, closed church
By Kevin O’Connor Staff Writer – Published: August 16, 2009

PUTNEY — First the centuries-old general store went up in flames. Then the big church across the street closed. In response, the Putney Historical Society has decided the best way to preserve its community isn’t to scrapbook old photos, but to acquire the buildings and bring them back to life.

Could the precedent-setting example, as experts believe, help other small towns save similar landmarks?

Save the Date: August 22! Tours, annual meeting and more

November 20, 2009August 8, 2009 by

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:

The Federated Church/United Church of Putney–our new home?

November 20, 2009July 31, 2009 by

The Putney Historical Society will soon decide whether to accept the kind offer of the United Church of Putney at its annual meeting on Saturday, August 22, at the church. The United Church of Putney recently closed after 237 of existence. Read about this story online in the Commons: Church closing means a likely new … Read more

Experienced Proprietors for the General Store

November 20, 2009July 22, 2009 by

PHS is pleased to announce its positive, ongoing negotiations with Lonnie and Obe Lisai, who run Lisai’s Market in Chester Depot, and come from generations of Vermont grocers. Read the recent Reformer article.

Historical Society open Saturdays and Tuesdays

November 20, 2009July 22, 2009 by

With the exception of July 25 and 28, the Historical Society will continue to be open until late August on Saturdays and Tuesdays from 10-2, or by appointment.

Musical events to benefit Pierce’s Hall and the General Store

November 20, 2009June 25, 2009 by

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 … Read more

Grant helps with structural analysis of Pierce’s Hall

November 20, 2009April 22, 2009 by

from the East Putney Community Club

Thanks to a $1,650 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Putney Historical Society and East Putney Community Club will have the assistance of architect Jeremy Coleman and structural engineer Robert Leet in the renovation of Pierce’s Hall in East Putney.