This timeline was created by Laurel Ellis and Fern Tavalin for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of Putney’s charter.
PHS items
Minutes, historical society issues, membership and fundraising.
PHS receives Thwing Mill in 2002
In 2002 the Historical Society received the Thwing Mill as a gift from Greg Wilson. Last operated by Charlie and Mary Thwing for 58 years, the mill closed shortly before Charlie’s death in 1946. We continue to hold great hope for the mill’s potential to enhance our mission of education, preservation, and fostering respect for … Read more
The New Putney History Book, Published in 2003
As a special event to celebrate Putney’s 250th charter anniversary, the Putney Historical Society Board decided to update the town history, first prepared in 1953 by the Fortnightly Club. Planning for town wide participation began in 1999. Interviewing was conducted for two years. Well over 200 people contributed by interviewing, being interviewed, taking notes, donating photos, writing, editing, and reviewing many versions of the manuscript.
Reliefs of Historic Putney Houses Restored at PCS
In 2002, through a grant from the Strolling of the Heifers Foundation, a project coordinated by the Putney Historical Society combined efforts of Putney Central students and teachers, Putney farmers and residents, and Putney artists. PHS volunteers walked students to various sites around town.
Town Hall Entry Newly Painted
Annual Meeting: September 11, 2005
Location: Putney Cares Barn
Members present: Ruth Barton, Laurel Ellis, Barbara Taylor, Lindley Speers, Jane Rawley, Stuart Strothman, Tom Jamison, Jacquie Walker.
Also present: Laura Heller, Marilyn Loomis, Bill Darrow Jr., and about forty others.
Minutes
The meeting was called to order by president Ruth Barton, who began by mentioning the accomplishments, and sad passing of Elaine Dixon, whose loss we felt deeply.
Annual Meeting, Sept. 24 2006
Location: Pierce’s Hall, East Putney
Members present: Barbara Taylor, Ruth Barton, Stuart Strothman, Lindley Speers, Laurel Ellis, MaryJane MacGuire, Jane Rawley
Also present: 18 people, including Marilyn Loomis of the East Putney Community Club.
Meeting called to order by Ruth Barton.
Deaccessioning
Procedure adopted Oct. 19, 2005
a. Deaccessioning is the removal of an object from a museum’s permanent collection. It is a standard museum procedure, but it is a serious undertaking which requires careful consideration by both the staff and the Board of Trustees. The Putney Historical Society museum has deaccessioned objects from the permanent collections and will continue to do so in order to remain a viable institution.
Board of Directors, ’13-’14
Ruth Barton, President ’14 Tim Ragle, Vice President ’14 Tom Jamison, Treasurer ’14 Stuart Strothman, Secretary ’14 Barry Stockwell ’15 Betsy MacIsaac ’16 Laurel Ellis ’16 Leah Toffolon ’16 Lindley Speers ’16 Lyssa Papazian ’14 Barbara Taylor ’14 Maryanne Toffolon ’14
Veteran’s Photo Album
This album is currently on display in the entry of the Putney Town Hall. At the time of the dedication of the Putney Veteran’s Memorial in 2003,Laurel Ellis and Marilyn Loomis collected as many pictures as possible of men and women whose names are carved on the memorial. It was not possible to get pictures … Read more