Important Message - For the months of January and February the Society will have public access hours by appointment only.  Please call  (802) 779-1669 or (802) 773-3253 to schedule an appointment. Thank you.

 

New:  Our 2020 Quarterlies (Vol. 50) are now available to view on our Quarterlies page.  Enjoy reading these informative and entertaining publications celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Vermont State Fair.

New: Women in Rutland's History Page. Explore some of the prominent women who helped shaped the history of Rutland.
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH
December

 

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Excerpts from “Santa Claus”, the first poem in this small

pamphlet edited by Rutland’s renowned author, Julia Dorr.

“On wings of the limitless winds I fly,

Swifter than thought over mountain and vale,

City and moorland, desert and dale!

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Gift-Bearer to all the world am I,

Joy-Giver, Light-Bringer, where'er I fly.”

                            1882

 

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

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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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Rutland Town Bicentennial Sampler-1776-1976: A collection of stories spanning over 200 years of town history

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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