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09/03/2026

Did you know about Plainville's connection to the California Gold Rush? Or that our fearless early aviators clearly made their mark in Connecticut aviation history?

The "American spirit of adventure" is the theme for Episode 3 of Plainville: The American Experience. The series is a joint project of our local America 250th Committee, Historical Society, and town staff. We explore how the events and currents of America's past were reflected in the life and times of Plainville. This episode was especially fun to create - we hope you enjoy it!

08/30/2026

Registration for Thursday's program is filling up fast. Please let us know real soon if you plan to come (see email below). We may not be able to accommodate last minute registrations due to occupancy limits. But how great to have such interest in history!

08/23/2026

We open the 2026-27 season by again welcoming Kevin Johnson from the CT State Library, this time with his new one-person performance based on the life of James "Professor Jim" Williams. Hope you will join us!

08/13/2026

Episode 2 of Plainville: The American Experience. As U.S. transportation evolved, so did the way we moved in and out of town. Travel from the early 1800's to the later 1900's in just 2 minutes with this video about how Plainville became a "Crossroads of Connecticut."

Presented by the Historical Society and Plainville's 250th Committee. Coming in Episode 3: Plainville and the American Spirit of Adventure, which will include our early aviators.

07/30/2026

Enjoy the first episode of Plainville: The American Experience. The Historical Society and the Town of Plainville America 250 Committee are collaborating on this video series. It will air on the Town's page as we lead up to our town wide celebration on September 26th. Enjoy some quick looks at the connections between American history and local history. We begin with the American Revolution.

07/26/2026

We are so saddened that Earle Jackson, a dear member and friend of the Historical Society, recently passed away. A legendary PHS athlete, Vietnam veteran, and successful professional, Earle will be greatly missed. He was a thoughtful, generous, and caring man.

We especially loved doing research with and for Earle. Just recently, he really enjoyed the discovery of a direct ancestor who had fought in the Civil War. As a veteran himself, Earle was also Grand Marshall of Plainville's 2023 Memorial Day Parade. We would like to share a video of that day now posted on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/

07/10/2026

We just concluded our four-program America 250 series, but the Plainville Public Library is offering programs this summer. On July 14th at 6 PM, they are hosting Tories, Spies, Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut. It will be presented by the CT Museum of Culture and History. Registration is at https://plainvillect.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=359559

07/09/2026

Such a meaningful event held yesterday by the Town's America 250 Committee at Veterans Memorial Park. Foster White, a longtime Plainville resident, did a stirring reading of our Declaration of Independence, and the Plainville Choral Society enriched the evening with patriotic songs. It was a notable local commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration on July 8, 1776.

07/07/2026

Everyone is invited to this historic community event at 6 PM tomorrow. Readings are being done throughout the country in commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration on July 8, 1776. Our local event is being held by the Plainville's America 250 Committee. See their flyer below for more details.

06/27/2026

Join us as at this historic cemetery. Many local people from the 1700's and 1800's, including Revolutionary War veterans, are buried here. Travel back in time to learn their stories. We will also be giving small America 250 flags to all who attend. This event is co-sponsored by the Town's America 250 Committee and the Plainville Historical Society. More details are below.

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29 Pierce Street
Plainville, CT
06062

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

(860) 747-6577

Website

http://www.plainvillehistoricalsociety.com/

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