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This Week in Poultney History

1922 – Pertinent Points Pertaining to Poultey

February 24th, 1922, The Poultney Journal - The Town of Poultney was asked to compile some facts about itself for a publication, which the Delaware and Hudson Railway would then use in a book for its passengers. In response, the Chamber of Commerce at that time put together a long list of accomplishments and attractions of Poultney, "which should be emphasized by every Poultneyite." To see what the passengers on the D&H read about our town in the 1920s, click here!

Made In Poultney Lecture

Poultney Historical Society and Poultney Public Library will be presenting “Made in Poultney”, a lecture about the history of manufacturing in our town, at Poultney Public Library on Saturday, February 22 at 1:00pm. Historian Ennis Duling and Librarian Rebecca Cook will talk about a wide variety of goods manufactured in Poultney throughout the history of […]

Join Us for “Vermont Prohibition: Teetotalers, Bootleggers & Corruption” Lecture

The Poultney Historical Society is pleased to host a lecture from Adam Krakowski, author of “Vermont Prohibition: Teetotalers, Bootleggers & Corruption”, on Saturday, September 14 at 1pm at the Poultney Public Library. Vermont became the nation’s second dry state in 1853. But some locals refused to comply, and inept law enforcement led to ineffective consequences. […]

89th East Poultney Day – Join Us August 10th for a Day of Fun!

The 89th East Poultney Day will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 9am to 3pm on the historic East Poultney Green. This year, we take a look at the history of local manufacturing with the theme, “Made in Poultney.”  Poultney Public Librarian Rebecca Cook and Historian Ennis Duling will present a detailed lecture on items made locally including melodeons, toy pianos, […]

Vendors Wanted: East Poultney Day – August 10th

The Poultney Historical Society is planning its 89th Annual East Poultney Day celebration for Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 9am to 3pm. This year’s theme will be “Made in Poultney” … This will include melodeons, toy pianos, Manhattan shirts, women’s dresses, equipment for creameries, slate working tools, stoves, steamboats for the lake, and African carts. […]