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The Fairfield Area Historical Society  was created to help preserve and protect Fairfield's historical heritage. The Historical Society intends to identify and acquire artifacts and information of historical significance to the Fairfield area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fairfield is Burning
The Story of Two Fires That Define Fairfield's History
​October 27, 2022 | 7:00pm | Village Hall

Two fires, 45 years apart, threatened the existence of our town, it's economic health, and left such an indelible mark on our memories such that many can still say exactly where they were that Sunday afternoon "when the shoe factory burnt." The South Side Fire of 1908 and the 1953 destruction of the Fairfield Shoe Factory are events that tested our town's resolve, pointed to inadequacies in our infrastructure, and brought us together as a community.
 
FAHS Board member, Kevin Bream, will be the speaker for the evening with a time included for first-hand recollections and memories by those who were on the scene at the 1953 fire. The public is invited free of charge and lite refreshments will be served.
Pippinfest
September 24 - 25, 2022
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Pippinfest is an annual street festival held in Fairfield the last full weekend in September
  • Saturday - Yard sales throughout Fairfield as well as craft and food vendors on Main Street
  • Sunday - live music entertainment as well as craft, retail and food vendors
​Both days feature lots of vendors and the Kids' Corner for children of all ages with petting zoo, games, pony rides and inflatable rides.  Come hungry and eat your way from one end of town to the other
Be sure to visit the Fairfield Historical Society's booth on both days!​
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Blacksmith shop and stable in Fairfield
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The Paxton & McCreary store at approximately 20 East Main Street
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Post civil war picture of H.J. Waddle house, shop and wagon