Williston Historical Society Annual Meeting and Special Presentation

Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Williston Historical Society, where members will vote on the slate of officers for the coming term.

Following this brief business meeting, enjoy a special presentation:

A Preview of a Forthcoming Book on the History of Burlington Airport

Discover the fascinating story behind the growth of the Burlington Airport, as told through the eyes of Lucy McCullough, daughter of Grace and Harold Pugh—key figures in its early development.

In 1977, Grace Pugh, Vermont’s first licensed woman pilot, wrote an informal book titled Burlington Airport: The First 25 Years for her children and grandchildren. Now, her daughter Lucy, together with other family members, is preparing to publish the work with additional stories, photographs, and historical context.

This engaging presentation—“From a Field of Cornstalks to BTV: The Story of the Pughs & the Development of the Burlington Airport”—will feature personal anecdotes, original logbooks, rare photos, and a discussion of how Grace and Harold Pugh (airport manager from 1932 to 1945) dedicated their lives to transforming a modest airstrip into today’s international airport.

When: Saturday, November 8, at 1:00 PM
Where: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 21 Library Lane, Williston
Presented by: Lucy McCullough
Sponsored by: The Williston Historical Society and the Chittenden County Historical Society

Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.