Hours: Saturday 1-4 p.m. Please call (802) 775-2006 if you need an appointment.

Rutland Historical Society

Explore the archives at Rutland Historical Society that show various points of Rutland’s history since its founding.

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The Society Garden. Courtesy of the Rutland Garden Club.

President Barbara Giffin 's Report - Annual Meeting 2024

Video link to the Rutland Historical Society Annual Meeting (September 21, 2024)

Slate of Nominees was passed unanimously at the September 21st Annual Meeting

Slate of Nominees

New Image Gallery Collection . Take a look at the Green Mountain Club Long Trail Glass Slide Images from the 1910s to 1930.
The Rutland Historical Society recently received the slides via a donation and created an Image Gallery for all to see. Each image shows a slide number and a brief description. Go to page 94-97 for more completeinformation on each slide.

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BE SURE TO WATCH THE CURRENT ISSUE OF HISTORICALLY SPEAKING EPISODE #216 WITH HOST MICHAEL DWYER

Episode 216- “Appreciating Architecture of Greater Rutland”. Michael Dwyer hosts Jim Boughton who has assembled a collection of photographs that display a variety of architectural styles found in our community.

Click here fto view this special episode.

DON'T MISS THESE EVENTS OCCURING AT OTHER HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

NEW (Gallery Page) - AT THE RUTLAND FAIR IN THE 1940s

NEW - INDEX OF NAMES IN RUTLAND HERALD ARTICLES – LAST HALF 20TH CENTURY

Celebrating the Main Street Park Project. Photos of Main Street Park from the past. Included are pictures of the ribbon cutting ceremony by Ken Heleba.

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Good News:

We are resuming Public Hours on Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. To better serve you, please contact us if you have a specific research request. Hope to see you soon.

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, or America250, is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country in 2026. Click here for more information, and a listing of local and state events throughout Vermont

Please be sure to check our Website/Facebook for our continuing lecture series focusing on various historical topics. Thank You.

Chapter 1 Vietnam Veterans of America

Our Story

New: Our 2023 Quarterlies (Vol. 53) 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 shape the history of Rutland.

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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!