Our March Newsletter Is Now Available. Read the message from President Barbara Giffin.

New:  Our 2019 Quarterlies (Vol. 49) are now available to view on our Quarterlies page.  Enjoy reading these informative and entertaining publications celebrating the Society's 50th Anniversary.

New: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Includes Rutland, Proctor, West Rutland
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Until further notice, the Society is suspending all visiting hours. *During this time, we ask that use our many research references available on our website. You may also reach out to us using: Email: Contact Us / Facebook page
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
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Explore Old Downtown Rutland through these colorful postcards.

Civil War Walking / Driving Tour

Rutland's stops on the Vermont Civil War Heritage Tour, and more!

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

RHS on VPR

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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

A History Of Mount Saint Joseph BASKETBALL 1927 - 1974

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St. Peter Church Directory 1978-1979

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Batman Takes Parade By Storm - Thesis by Jared Goodrich

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"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. 

Historic Rutland Buildings
Louis Brehmer Photos From Stereographs
Rutland City 1920's Photos
Rutland Industrial Buildings - 1950s
Images of Rutland’s Past from Glass Plate Negatives