Happy 50th Anniversary !!

We were founded on August 6, 1969.

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TREASURER WANTED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Treasurer position is now open. If you are interested in serving as an officer on our Board of Directors in this volunteer capacity, and uphold duties of our Treasurer, please contact us!

New & Upcoming Projects

Here are a few projects our volunteers are working on.  If you are willing or interested to help with any, or learn more about them, please contact us!

  • Indexing the Rutland Herald biographical clippings and photos
  • Updating our main floor exhibits and layout
  • Sorting, organizing, and cataloging items
  • Digitizing collections for upload to our website
  • Cataloging our library of books
  • Painting our exterior woodwork & signs

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Vermont Public Radio interviews Rutland Historical Society about our work to share Rutland's history.

What's New: Creating History

Please enjoy these new additions to RutlandHistory.com

Notes From the Rutland Herald

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By Dawn Hance

Marvel Swan Genealogy Index

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Early Families, written by Marvel Swan

Civil War Driving Walking Tour

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Gen. E. H. Ripley & Mennard Styles, circa 1885

"History of Rutland" Table of Contents

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by Dawn D. Hance

Updated Maps

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1881 Rutland County

Historic Architecture of Rutland County

by VT Division for Historic Preservation

Updates in our Image Galleries

Click the album below to view new additions to our online Image Gallery. 

Rutland City Downtown 1980s
West Rutland School Photos by Frank Hinchey
Lantern Slides of Dr. George Marshall