1940 – GMC Installs Electric Clock With Chimes For Late Professor
May, 1940, The Poultney Herald: Green Mountain College began installing an electric clock in front of its Ames building along with chimes and a "Big Ben note" on the hour. Click here to learn more about the story behind the clock.
Call For Vendors – East Poultney Day The Poultney Historical Society is planning its 91th Annual East Poultney Day celebration for Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 9am to 3pm. We are looking for vendors at the event. This year’s theme is the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, sometimes called the “Semiquincentennial.” Vermont and Poultney played important roles in the American Revolution, and we have a lot to remember. […]
The Poultney Historical Society is hosting a “History Buff Trivia Event” and we invite you to join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The contest will start at 12:30pm at the Poultney Pub, doors at noon. Come out and prove your knowledge of Vermont and US History and Culture. Tables/Teams will be 2-4 participants. Cash award and other prizes. Suggested $10 […]
The Poultney Historical Society is excited to kick off the Maplefest activities with the traditional tree tapping with Citizen of the Year Tom DeMatties at 10am on Saturday March 21st! There will also be a pop up maple exhibit in the Schoolhouse and coloring pages for the kids. Greens Sugar House will also be donating […]
The Poultney Historical Society is hosting a “History Buff Trivia Event” and we invite you to join us on January 10, 2026. The contest will start at 12:30pm at the Poultney Pub, doors at noon. Come out and prove your knowledge of Vermont History and Culture. Tables/Teams will be 2-4 participants. Cash award and other […]
