Local History

About the Farmington Room

The Farmington Room is the library’s research collection of primary sources related to local history and genealogy. Included in the collection are histories of Farmington and other area towns (particularly Farmington’s seven daughter towns:  Southington, Berlin, Bristol, New Britain, Burlington, Avon and Plainville), genealogies of major Farmington families, and library archives and scrapbooks. 

Highlights of the collection include the Klauser Photographs (1855-1905); original diaries, essays, letters and other documents of local historian Julius Gay (1834-1918); records of the “Town Farm” and other Farmington welfare (materials from 1787-1899); Farmington town selectmen’s records (materials between 1797-1940); and “Grand Lists,” listings of all taxable property located within Farmington and daughter towns, (1750-1829).

For more information on what is included in our local archive, see Farmington Room Collections below.

The Farmington Room is open to the public by appointment, and to walk-ins 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Wednesdays. Call the Adult Information Desk at 860-673-6791 or email flref@farmingtonlibraries for more information.

 

Upcoming History & Cultural Events

Birding 101

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Jay Johnston Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Lecture, History, & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 14
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An excellent introduction to birds and birding by the Connecticut Audubon Society. Learn about the variety of our local birds and how to identify them. What equipment will you need? Where should you look? What resources can help you? Join us to learn...

History & Genealogy Resources

Connecticut Digital Archive

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The CTDA is part of the Digital Preservation Repository Program at the University of Connecticut.

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Encyclopedia Britannica

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Request Information

To request more information about the Farmington Room’s collections, please contact the library.

By Phone: (860) 673-6791

By E-mail: flref@farmingtonlibraries.org

By Mail:

The Farmington Libraries
Attn: Information Services
6 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032

Please supply a mailing address when requesting photocopies or extensive information. Genealogical queries are best handled by email or letter. Please note that extensive reference and genealogical queries are subject to a $25 per hour fee.

Digital photography of archival material is generally permitted and duplication of materials, with some restrictions, can be requested; there may be a small fee for duplication services.