Unionville Stories

The History of Myrtle Mills
This presentation given by Tim LeBouthillier in 2024 for the Farmington Valley CT Heritage Network tells the story of Myrtle Knitting Mills move to Unionville in 1924 and their evolution from a manufacturer of sweaters and other items for the military to the discount store many of us remember.  

Unionville's Story of Irish Immigration
This presentation was given by Tim LeBouthillier in 2024 for the Farmington Valley CT Heritage Network tells the story of Irish immigration to Farmington and Unionville. Irish immigrants came to this area as laborers and indentured servants. Many of the men worked building the Farmington Canal. Though their start was difficult they assimilated relatively quickly. Many had children who grew up to have very successful careers.

The World War II service of John P. Grocki.  
John Grocki's life was one of service first to his country in WWII then to our town where he spent thirty-five years coaching basketball, football, track, golf, gymnastics and lacrosse at Farmington High School. These three newspaper clippings help tell that story.