About

Our history and mission.

Central-Tree Our beginnings 
In the late 1800′s The Rutland Historical and Improvement Society was established to preserve, protect and improve this town upon a hill. During the wars and the outbreak of tuberculosis, the society was forced to close their doors until a group of townspeople reactivated the group in 1965 in the name of Rutland Historical Society.
common Research
Many use the facility for researching old homes and their ancestors. There are also several works of Franklin T. Wood, noted artist/etcher, who once resided in Rutland.
            bartlettDine Publications
History of the Town of Rutland T.C. Murphy Published: 1970.
Foundations of a Town, Published: 2000.
Rutland from Time to Time – A Chronology of events from 1686 – 2008, Published: 2008.

birdsEye		 Mission Statement
Through educational exhibits and programs, the Rutland Historical Society endeavors to cultivate interest in the rich history of the town of Rutland and vicinity. We acquire and preserve artifacts, documents and the treasured belongings of our early settlers and forebears. These acquisitions are preserved within the Franklin T. Wood House, our historic museum and legacy.
prospect-and-muschopauge Acquisitions
The Rutland Historical Society preserves Rutland’s history by acquiring and maintaining treasured artifacts of Rutland for future generations.

If you have something you’d like to donate to Rutland Historical Society, please contact us.