Rutland's Prominent Women

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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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We judge ourselves by what we are capable of doing; others judge us by what we have already done. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Click Here to our Annual Meeting Archive

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

Click Here to view our America 250 page

Visit our America 250 page

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.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

BE SURE TO WATCH THE CURRENT ISSUE OF HISTORICALLY SPEAKING WITH HOST MICHAEL DWYER.

EPISODE #224

"Soldiers, Stones and Stories, Part 1". Michael Dwyer narrates the lives and service of some Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Rutland's North main Street Cemetery.

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

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

1939 and 1940

The Great Depression is coming to an end and the US is not yet involved in the new war coming soon. The original photos were by Aldo Merusi, Rutland Herald photographer at that time.

click on the icon to the right of the picture number to view the full picture. Press escape to return to normal size.

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: 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!