Welcome
Who We Are
The Plainfield Historical Society is a group of volunteers who share an interest in Plainfield’s history. We generate several publications, notably our annual calendar. We are always looking to add to our collections and preserve the items we already have. We participate in events in Plainfield and other areas of Vermont.
Support
PHS
The Society relies on donations and the sale of our publications to acquire and preserve items from Plainfield’s history.
Find out how you can support Plainfield Historical Society!
Current Publications
2026 Annual Calendar
The Plainfield Historical Society Annual Calendar is our premier publication. It is composed of photographs from our photographic archive. Each month has a full page historical photo accompanied by detailed descriptive text. With the front and back cover photos, there are 14 images of Plainfield’s history.
Pictorial History of Plainfield
The Town of Plainfield, VT: A Pictorial History 1870-1940” is a generously illustrated history of Plainfield. Including thoroughly researched text, it has chapters focusing on the village, business, religion, schools, transportation, disasters and more.
Plainfield Picture Cards
These cards are printed from photos in our archive and each is a scene from Plainfield history.
The cards are 3.5″ by 5.5″ on heavy card stock. Cards are sold in packs of 9 assorted cards.
Recent Photo Donations
Photos posted on Plainfield People by Andre F Bourdeau
The photos with double images are slides for an antique stereograph. 188018701870188018751911Plainfield Hotel 1880 188019091914, railroad trestle, corner of Mill St. and Brook Rd. Bancroft Inn 1914 19592010, school 1911, school 18802010187518752010, Opera House 1911,...
Glenda Bissex – 1980-1981
July 4th parade.
Glenda Bissex – 1976
July 4th parade.