preserving "the best-known small town in America"
What’s happening at PHS.
Friday, March 14 2014 at 7pm at Next Stage (15 Kimball Hill Rd.) in Putney Download the Flyer A Putney Historical Society Presentation Suggested donation $10, with all proceeds supporting the 15 Kimball Hill / Next Stage capital campaign. On Friday, March 14, PHS Vice President and master craftsman Timothy Ragle will give an authoritative … Read more
The annual meeting will be held at 15 Kimball Hill (Next Stage) on Sunday, August 25 at 2 pm. There will be a dedication to Laura and George Heller, and celebratory program on a half century of work at the Historical Society following the business meeting. Members and public are encouraged to attend.
Water Power From The Mill: How The River Worked for Ben’s Mill in Vermont & Is Going Back to Work Again A Presentation by the Putney Historical Society Featuring the Film “Ben Thresher’s Mill” and a Presentation about old mills incl. the restoration of Ben’s Mill as told by Hiram Allen of the Ben’s Mill … Read more
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
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:
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
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.
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 … Read more
by Barbara Taylor Chris Hadsel, who worked on the Painted Theater curtains awhile ago, recently announced a Windham County Open House that will take place October 4 & 5 in the towns of Jamaica, Newfane, Grafton, Saxtons River, Westminster, Guilford and Putney, displaying painted curtains from itinerant painters in the early 1900s. Putney Historical Society … Read more
Whether you are a historical society member, or simply a concerned citizen, please attend our informational discussion at the Community Center on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at 2 p.m, to learn about our phased plan to save the General Store. This will be our annual meeting, beginning with the introduction of our new slate of … Read more