The opening reception for an exhibit of approximately 60 historical photographs of Plainville was held today at the Plainville Library, 56 E. Main St. The photos will be displayed through February. Todd Jones, exhibit organizer and Plainville Historic Center volunteer, discussed the exhibit, "In Search of Plainville's Past' with viewers. Jones said some of the photos date back to the 1800s and cover topics such as transportation, disasters, farms and "places that were supposed to be," such as the Nike missile site. Jones, who said he liked the photos of important people, such as Charles Norton and his inventions, coordinated last year's historic photo exhibit, "Down Memory Lane."

The third graders at Louis Toffolon Elementary School recently enjoyed a presentation by Mrs. Eberhardt and Mrs. Stanley from the Plainville Historical Society, about the Tunxis Indians, the tribe of Native Americans that used to live in the area that became the town of Plainville. The students had the opportunity to touch many artifacts, including a garden hoe, a birchbark bowl, storage containers made from gourds, and an arrow. They will be learning more about the Tunxis and the history of Plainville during the school year, and they will be taking a field trip to the Plainville Historical Society in the spring.

The Down Memory Lane exhibit opened Feb. 8 at the Plainville Public Library, 56 E. Main St. People reminisced about the various establishments shown in the photo display. Some people wrote down their memories, which will be put in a booklet after the show. Organizers said it was fun watching parents explain to their children what now sits in the place once occupied by the establishments in the photographs. Todd Jones, who prepared the display, was on hand to answer questions. Down Memory Lane is on display at the Plainville Public Library during February. The library is open Sundays in February, from 1 to 5 p.m. -- Photo courtesy of Gary Eisenhauer