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    Cultural Attractions

    Poultney offers an ever expanding cultural life, from art galleries, to plays and concerts, in Poultney there is something for everyone to enjoy.  During the summer throughout the month of July, concerts on the Green in East Poultney are held every Sunday.   

    The Poultney Summer Theater Company gave its first performances of “Shakespeare on Main Street,” in the summer of 2003 and has continued this tradition each summer with great success.
    www.poultneysummertheatre.com

    Green Mountain College located in downtown Poultney, offers numerous cultural activities which are open to local residents. Past events include a classical music piano concert, a chamber music concert, one act plays, choral concerts, and a series of exhibitions of student artwork.

    In July 2003 a group of local and regional artists and interested parties founded The Poultney Area Artists Guild, PAAG for short, with plans to sponsor arts events and shows locally. Some events that have been held include, critiques, community art projects, shows during town events, and drawing sessions. The group plans to open a gallery in town in December 2008.

    The Horace Greeley Writers’ Guild was formed to help the local Poultney community encourage and enhance their writing skills. Quarterly meetings provide a special opportunity to hear published authors share their knowledge of writing and publishing techniques as well as gathering the creative community together to share in all writing endeavors.
    www.horacegreeleyfoundation.org

    Looking for a museum to visit while in town, East Poultney is home to three well known historical sites. The Melodeon Factory, Victorian Schoolhouse, and Union Academy all of which are maintained by the Poultney Historical Society. These museums house collections with a broad rage of records and artifacts some of which include military memorabilia, furniture, and books.
    www.poultneyhistoricalsociety.org

    Located in the neighboring town of Granville, New York, The Slate Valley Museum is an impressive collection of exhibits, displays and progams that showcase the areas renowned slate quarries and mills. For further information visit the museum website at:
    www.slatevalleymuseum.org

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    • Poultney Citizen of the Year!

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      The Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2009 Poultney Citizen of the year is Ann DeBonis. A reception to honor Mrs. DeBonis was attended by a large number of community members and business owners who provided her with many warm welcomes and loving wishes. The reception was held Saturday, November 14th at 5 p.m. in the St. Raphael's fellowship hall located behind St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church.
      Presented annually by the Chamber of Commerce, the Citizen of the Year Award honors a resident citizen who has made major contributions to the betterment of Poultney; has distinguished herself or himself through outstanding service to the community and typifies the true spirit of service and self-sacrifice in representing the finest ideals of Poultney citizenship, a real "unsung hero" of Poultney. The Citizen of the Year will be the Grand Marshal of the 2010 July 4th parade in Poultney.

    • MapleFest Weeekend!

    • March 27th and 28th: Enjoy the celebration of all things maple with a trip to Poultney. There will be open sugar house tours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and special family events on Saturday starting with a maple fun run, registration takes place on the corner of Main Street and Route 30 at 9:30 a.m. on the 27th. If a morning run isn't your pleasure come and enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride and children's activities at the Stonebridge from 11a.m. until 2 p.m. Calling all bakers, a maple bake contest will be held at St. Raphael's Catholic Center. Drop off your delicious maple treat at 10 a.m. for judging at 2 p.m. A library story hour is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Poultney Public Library and a family nature walk at 1 p.m. at the Stonebridge. There will also be a silent auction throughout the day at St. Raphael's Catholic Center and bag sales at local shops. For more information contact the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce 802-287-2010 or stop by the Stonebridge to pick up an updated itinerary of all of the weekends MapleFest events.