# Plainville Historical Society — Full site corpus

> The Plainville Historical Society, established in 1968 under the leadership of Ruth Hummel, preserves and shares the history of Plainville, Connecticut. The Historic Center at 29 Pierce Street houses a research center, museum, and offices with exhibits on the Farmington Canal, Native American heritage, African-American history, Alfred Hepworth paintings, and more.

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# Plainville Historical Society · Plainville, CT

Last updated: 2026-10-05T15:24:54.163Z

> Keeping Local History Alive Through Preservation, Inspiration, and Education

## Meet the Hamlins


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URL: https://www.plainvillehistoricalsociety.com/membership

# Membership & Support · Plainville Historical Society

Last updated: 2026-09-12T06:26:46.872Z

> Become a member of the Plainville Historical Society or contribute to support our work preserving local history.

## Plainville Historical Society Membership and Support


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URL: https://www.plainvillehistoricalsociety.com/stories

# Stories of Our Past · Plainville Historical Society

Last updated: 2026-09-12T03:09:54.195Z

> Long forgotten Plainville connections to historic events — PDF stories on African American musicians, World War I, Connecticut women and the right to vote.

## Stories of Our Past


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URL: https://www.plainvillehistoricalsociety.com/museum

# The Museum · Plainville Historical Society

Last updated: 2026-09-12T03:09:30.127Z

> Rooms and exhibits at the Plainville Historical Society Museum, including the Victorian Parlor, Ruth Hummel Canal Room, Tunxis Room, and more.

## Rooms and Exhibits at the Plainville Historical Society Museum


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URL: https://www.plainvillehistoricalsociety.com/contact

# Contact Us · Plainville Historical Society

Last updated: 2026-09-12T03:09:14.201Z

> Get in touch with the Plainville Historical Society by phone, email, or through our Facebook page.

## Contact Us


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# About Us · Plainville Historical Society

Last updated: 2026-09-12T03:08:46.168Z

> Established in 1968 under the leadership of Ruth Hummel, the Plainville Historical Society has been keeping local history alive for over 50 years.

## About the Plainville Historical Society