FARMINGTON — An exhibit featuring a devastating fire, Farmington’s “Great Fire of 1886,” will be on display July 30 and 31 at the North Church on High Street as part of downtown Farmington’s Summer Fest.

The Farmington Historical Society will display pictures of the downtown area prior to the fire, the ruins and current buildings over the two-day event. The exhibit takes place at the North Church, which has recently undergone a substantial renovation to its foundation and windows.

The North Church will be open for the exhibit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Pies and fudge will also be available at the exhibit which was displayed last October and was viewed by over 200 community members, 180 Mallett Elementary School students, teachers and parents. Teachers integrated local history into learning activities, such as a scavenger hunt.

“One student wrote, I used to want to be a gym teacher, now I want to be a history teacher,” said Taffy Davis, historical society president. “We had such positive comments about the exhibit, and many who didn’t get a chance to view it asked if we would have another exhibit. This seemed like a perfect time to host a repeat exhibit.”

Plans for the historical church include a future history center with expanded programming and community access. Fundraising continues to raise the $80,000 needed to finish the lower level including flooring, wainscoting, bathrooms and handicap accessibility.

The Titcomb House, filled with treasures of Farmington’s history is the historical society’s museum and will also be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. It is located on the corner of High and Academy streets.

For more information, contact Davis at 778-4275.