Preserving "the best-known small town in America"
Minutes, historical society issues, membership and fundraising.
The 2019 annual Meeting will be held on Sunday September 8, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM at Next Stage (15 Kimball Hill). After a brief business meeting, Maryann Toffolon and Tim Ragle will lead the group on the walking tour of the village, based on the Historic Walking Tour pamphlet that the PHS recently … Read more
The 2019 newsletter features the story of an historic East Putney farmhouse, a report on the historic photograph research done by Putney School students, and more!
Board meeting minutes for 2017 and 2018 are now available on this website – see “Minutes” in the top menu. Minutes from prior years will continue to be added.
This issue features 18 photos of the Putney General Store, from 1890, through two fires, reconstruction and the grand re-opening in May 2017. Also in this issue: A Glimpse Through the Mists of Time, a brief history of the Kathan/Campbell/Noyes House Find Your House in a map from 1869 and a … Read more
The Putney Historical Society is selling a limited number of the historic 1893 church pews that were once at Next Stage. They have been modified so that they are 8 feet long and are $500, including brand new custom cushions. They are sold “as-is” – with some minor idiosyncrasies on one end. They are great … Read more
In this issue: Zsolt Takacs Putney Story Items for Sale Book Blurbs Annual Meeting Date Set Putney Nostalgia Transfer of Ownership Office Hours Calendar News Volunteers Needed Membership Form Mystery Photo Click here to download the Fall 2018 Putney Historical Society Newsletter
The Putney General Store is the iconic cornerstone business in the heart of downtown Putney. Established circa 1796, it is the longest operating general store in Vermont. Rebuilt by the community after a devastating fire, the two-story post and beam structure is owned by the Putney Historical Society and has been leased to proprietor/tenants. For … Read more
Present: Ruth Barton, Carolyn Handy, Lyssa Papazian, Maryann Toffolon, Barry Stockwell, Betsy MacIsaac, Lindley Speers, Tim Ragle arrived at 7:30 Secretary’s report: Draft minutes of the 07/30/18 meeting were previously distributed by email. A motion was made by Carolyn and seconded by Barry to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report: Not available … Read more
The Putney Historical Society is working on re-opening the store ourselves with the help from community and expert advisors. We hope to open in March or as soon as possible…stay tuned! (PS many many thanks to Hotwheelz for the upcoming fundraiser to benefit the reopening of the general store. Information regarding the fundraiser is at … Read more
Sunday November 13 1:00 -3:00 pm at Next Stage (15 Kimball Hill) Free and open to all Refreshments will be served 1953 Putney in Living Color! Come see a real slice of Putney history before the Interstate. We will be showing a film of scenes around town shot … Read more