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      Cuttingsville, Vermont       Open Sundays 1-3 pm July-October
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NEW!! 1850 Shrewsbury Census, thanks to Erik Hinckley.

     The original Cuttingsville Church, as photographed below, is the site of the Cuttingsville Church c.1900Shrewsbury Historical SocietyMuseum on Route 103 in Cuttingsville, Vermont, just southeast of Rutland. The museum is free and wheelchair accessible.

     The collection includes 19th century photographs, books, diaries, furniture, costumes, toys, as well as video and audio tapes of townspeople and special events, and a current Shrewsbury historical scrapbook.

     The Historical Society meetings are held at the museum on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. from April to November. Appointments to visit the museum can be made by contacting the secretary at 492-3324 or e-mail ruthcon1@vermontel.net.


Shrewsbury in 1957 Video!
1957 Videos
Sugar on Snow & Square Dancing

Mystery Photo Solved!
Mystery Photo
Thanks to Richard H. Dawley
 

1957 NBC Video Ad - Courtesy of Preservation Trust of Vermont

Percy and Ned Pierce with String of Brook Trout     Shrewsbury, VT. - Our Town As It Was by Dawn D. Hance, is a wonderful history volume full of interesting photos and stories and is available in soft cover for $25 ($20 to members) and can be found at the Town Clerk’s Office during hours.

     We would love to acquire or have use of any old photos that you may have of Shrewsbury residents, buildings, etc. Photos will be returned promptly. If you prefer, please send me a 300dpi scan of the images via email. I will be adding many photos in the near future and will welcome any corrections or commentary.

Email: baycu@shrewsburyhistoricalsociety.com          9871 Cold River Rd    Shrewsbury, VT 05738
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The Thimble Club of Northam circa 1942
Courtesy of Brian Johnson

Thimble Club of 1942 Northam, Vt
Please point gently on the ladies to identify them.


From left to right is Ella Works, Gertie Barber, Marion Pierce, Dorothy Brown, Winnie Haley, May Poore, May Johnson, Gertrude Pierce, Mrs. Frank Baker, and Myrtle Fee. In the background is the Northam Barn built in 1868 now belonging to Ahmet N. Baycu, and Willie Pierce's Carriage House (no longer in existence).

 

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Ella  Works Gertie Barber Dorothy Brown Marion Pierce Winnie Haley May Poore May Johnson Gertrude Pierce Mrs. Frank Baker Myrtle Fee