Plainville Historical Society

06/01/2026

The Historic Center will be closed today because a number of volunteers are attending the state conference of historical museums and societies. We will reopen on Wednesday at 10 AM.

05/25/2026

Just a quick reminder about our program this Wednesday May 27th.

05/25/2026

Please take some time to remember those from Plainville who lost their lives during wartime service. You can read about each one by clicking the link on our website at https://plainvillehistoricalsociety.com/

05/16/2026

As part of our America 250 series, this program focuses on Plainville in the 1600s and 1700s, including the American Revolution. Although still part of Farmington, we were beginning to become our own community. Step back in time to learn what life was like here on the "Great Plain." We hope that you will register!

05/03/2026

Two more videos to enjoy on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com//videos
Both were produced by Plainville native Todd Jones, the author of Plainville, Connecticut: A History.

04/19/2026

Continuing with the America 250th theme, we are looking forward to this program next Wednesday. Please see info below.

When registering, please include name, number of people, and a phone number. Hope you can join us!

04/13/2026

Over the weekend, both the New Britain Herald and Bristol Press published a great article about recently acquired works that have been added to our Alfred Hepworth collection of paintings.

PLAINVILLE — Several works by prolific local painter Alfred Hepworth are being added to the Plainville Historical Society.

04/13/2026

Here is another digitized World War II interview taped back in the 1990's. This one is with Burt Norton who was a lifelong resident of Plainville (PHS Class of 1937) and was very active in the community. Link to our YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/

04/02/2026

Several years ago, we were given a painting of Plainville Civil War veteran William Homer done by local artist Alfred Hepworth. It was in need of repair and restoration. With a grant generously given to us by the Norton Trust, we recently had it restored and now have the painting on display. William was also a descendant of Lyman Homer who was known as one of the Black Governors in CT. An interesting note: William is shown here with "Moxie" which was one of the earliest carbonated soft drinks. It became popular in the latter 1800's.

03/26/2026

Did you know that you can hear how the Liberty Bell actually sounded in 1776? The National Park Service has produced a computer simulation used in our 30 second video promoting Saturday's event at the Historic Center. To look, listen, and find out how to register, click below!

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