Preserving and promoting the history of our community

The Plainfield NH Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the past for future generations. From the early days of the town's founding to the present, the Society seeks to educate and inform the public about the people, places, and events that have shaped Plainfield.

PLAINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

2024 EVENT SCHEDULE

History of the Mother's and Daughter's Club in Plainfield

September 29th
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Wit and Wisdom: The Forgotten Literary Life of New England Villages

October 20th
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The Cornish Art Colony and Two Budding Artists: Marguerite and William Zorach

November 10th
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We are excited to announce the publication of Discovering Plainfield!

Written by the PHS Board and illustrated by Emily Zea, the book illustrates Plainfield’s history from the founding of the town to the present day.

The book will be for sale for $10 at the historical society on the 4th.

Our Mission

The Plainfield Historical Society was organized in 1978 for the purpose of promoting interest in the history of the Town of Plainfield. To that end the Society strives to collect, acquire, and preserve artifacts relating to the Town, encourages the preservation of historic structures, and disseminates information relating directly or indirectly to the history of the Town.

Officers:

President: Jane Stephenson

Vice President: Jane Fielder

Secretary: Fern Wilder

Treasurer: Sarah Gillens

Membership: Bev Widger

Archivist: Nancy Norwalk

Choice White Pines and Good Land

A history of Plainfield and Meriden New Hampshire which was published in 1991. Written by fifty-six townspeople over a period of five years and edited by Philip Zea and Nancy Norwalk. The book contains 230 maps, photographs, and color plates. The authors describe the landscape, settlement, controversies, religion, agriculture and schooling in Plainfield as well as the town’s architecture, biographies, and changing lifestyle. Appendices of town officers and soldiers are included.

Note that the file size is ~94mb. If you download the book and open it using Adobe Acrobat, it is searchable for names, places and events.

Download PDF (94mb)

A book titled choice white pines and good land

Preservation in Plainfield

By donating to the Plainfield Historical Society, you can help preserve the rich history of this vibrant community for future generations. Your donation will support the society's efforts to restore, collect, document, and share the stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped Plainfield over the years. Your contribution can make a real difference in the society's ability to continue its important work, and help ensure that the legacy of Plainfield is celebrated and remembered for years to come.

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