Rutland

Rutland's history began in 1686, when this

twelve-square-mile tract of land was purchased from the Naquag Indians at a cost of 80cents per square acre. Since then, this once small Massachusetts village has continued to flourish into the rural town it is today. In Rutland, local author Bernice M. Anderson

invites you to explore the history of the town during

the period from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth century. Discover Main Street, the

Bartlett Hotel, and the Old Fire Barn as they were at

the turn of the century. See Rutland as it celebrates

Independence Day, summer after summer, and learn about the community's strength in times of tragedy,

including the tornado that tore through Rutland in the early hours of a summer morning in 195