Events

Save these dates! We hope to see you at our upcoming events! 

  • The Rutland Historical Society Scholarship Fund

    The Rutland Historical Society is now accepting scholarship applications. The scholarship is
    offered to one Rutland high school senior planning to enter college who has resided in the
    town of Rutland for at least two years. The $1000.00 award is based on scholarship with an
    emphasis given to involvement and contributions in the areas of both school and community.

    Applicants can obtain scholarship forms by contacting Sheila Judkins: sljwheeler@gmail.com.

    Forms should be submitted with an official transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and a letter of
    recommendation by June 5, 2026.

     

  • Fourth of July Lemonade Social
    Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at Rutland Historical Society
    1-3 PM
    Join us for our annual Lemonade Social and this year’s special exhibit! Enjoy yummy treats and cool off with a glass of fresh lemonade while you learn about the rich cultural history of our town’s Finnish American residents and Rutland’s Sovittaja Park/Finn Park.

     


  • Festival of Forgotten Arts
    Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at the Large Common (Rutland Town Common)
    11-2 PM

     


  • Rutland’s 250th Exhibit
    Sunday, October 18th     at Rutland Historical Society
    1-3 PM
    Learn what life was like for our founding fathers and early residents during the American Revolution. Light refreshments will be available.

     


  • Vietnam War Exhibit 
    Sunday, November 8th at Rutland Historical Society
    1-3 PM
    More info to come. Light refreshments will be available

     


  • December 2026
    Stay tuned. More info to follow!



*** Board meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of the month (7-9 pm) unless we have special exhibits planned for that day. We welcome your attendance, comments, and ideas: this is our town museum! 

***Please note, in addition to the open houses on April 12 (1-3 PM) + May 6th (6-8 PM), we continue to be open regularly (weather permitting) on Thursdays from 10-12 PM. Please visit us!