Pownal Historical Society

09/07/2026

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This September 12th, 2026, for the 4th year, overlooked by the Krie...

09/06/2026

Hey there Everyone, Once you put your Brooms away from the Pownal’s Witches’ Walk, get those Bikes out and Register for the “Tour de Pownal” Bike Ride and Cruise through some of the most beautiful Fall sites New England has to offer!
“Pownal, Where Vermont Begins”!

https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-pownal

09/05/2026

“One Week from Today”!
See you there!

09/04/2026

I have gotten some questions about the Witches’ Walk.
I am going to answer them here for all to see. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Walk.

Where do I park? We highly encourage car pooling if at all possible. We are expecting a large attendance. We will have people there to direct you where to park. Please follow their directions.

Are there Restrooms? We have rented Two port-a-potties

Will there be food? The MillGirl next to the Park will have a Food Cart. You are welcome to bring food over to the Park to eat.
After the Walk we will be serving Free Stewart’s ice cream. We will have bales of hay for sitting but feel free to bring a blanket or chair.

Do I need to bring money? The Pownal Historical Society does not charge a fee to participate. However, there is the Food Cart next door. The Society will be selling “She was Innocent” buttons for $3. Membership to the Society is $20 per year if you want to join, or if you want to donate to support the Society and next year’s Walk you can do so with cash, check or click on the QR code. Thank you!

08/30/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
I am pleased to announce that Two of Widow Kriger’s Descendants, ( who will be meeting each other for the 1st time), will be joining us for the Witches’ Walk and sharing some family history. Another Descendant from New York won’t be able to join us but plans on sending something to be read.
It is so exciting to be able to introduce you all to relatives of Margarite & Johann Jury Kriger!
Mark your calendars, Saturday, September 12th at noon at the Strobridge Park, Dean Road, North Pownal, VT

08/28/2026

Needed Witches’ Walk Volunteers
We could use help on Saturday, September 12th to set up EZ ups, put up signs, put out bales of hay, help with parking/traffic control, capture video and photos on your iphone to share with us and help with taking things down at the end.
Please email us if you are interested in helping and what times you are available. We will be at Strobridge Park from 9a.m. Till approximately 2:30 depending on the number of helpers we have. Thank you. [email protected]

08/22/2026

Our Audio/Visual person is looking for a volunteer with experience to help capture the 4th Annual Witches’ Walk on September 12th at Strobridge Park in North Pownal.
Please email us ([email protected]), with information on yourself and your experience. Thank you!

08/18/2026

In just a few weeks, the Strobridge Park, in North Pownal, will be filled with smiling faces, laughter, music and dancing! We will hear the story of “Widow Kriger” and what is said to have been the “Test” she endured to prove she was not a Witch! In Remembrance of all who have suffered over the centuries, We will Walk in unity across the Dean Road Bridge that spans the Hoosic River. We will be joined by two Special Guests who I will tell you about soon.
Mark your Calendars- Witches Walk - September 12th at noon, Strobridge Park, Dean Road, North Pownal, Vermont

08/18/2026

UPDATE- It has been found - fortunately it wasn’t “stolen “.
It had fallen over and was overlooked when we were picking up the signs after last year’s Walk. It spent some time in the weeds, finally found by a passerby. Our Post brought it to mind and we were contacted. Not only are we getting it back, the person generously offered to make some more signs for us!!
Pownal is a Community of good people❣️
Do you know where this sign is??
After last year’s Witches’ Walk one of these signs was missing.
These signs were especially made for us and paid for out of our budget. We would like the sign returned. If you have it or know who does, please bring it back. We need it for this year’s Walk. Thank you🧙