Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration, held at the Meeting House on Sunday! We had a live Christmas tree with vintage decorations, cookies and punch, caroling, presentations on the history of Christmas songs and Victorian…
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Join us Sunday, December 14 from 6PM to 8PM for the annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at our Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Road). There will be caroling, cookies, candles, and even a visit from Saint Nick! As a special treat,…
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If you haven’t heard, Christmas In Wanamaker will be one week earlier than usual this year. The annual holiday festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, from 9AM to 4PM. Support your local businesses, eat cookies, and enter to win fabulous prizes!…
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Join us at the annual Acton United Methodist Church Craft Fair this Saturday, November 8! We’ll be there from 9AM to 3PM with our publications, memberships and more. The church is located at 5650 Senour Road. For more information, visit www.actonumc.com/.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2014 Harvest Dinner, featuring Lads of Harmony! We had 45 guests, gave away numerous door prizes, introduced the new officers of the board, and talked about what we did in 2014. Below are…
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Let us celebrate! We are solvent, sane, and still committed to our original goals – preserving and promoting the history of Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana, U.S.A.! Our valued treasurer, Dana Crapo, assures us we have money in the bank,…
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The executive officers for 2015 have been voted in! Here are the incoming FTHS officers and board: Officers President: Nancy VanArendonk Vice-President: Ann Hansen Secretary: Alena Van Arendonk Treasurer: Dana Crapo President Emerita: Sylvia Henricks Committee Chairs Archivist: Marlena Linne Building & Grounds: Tommy…
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Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner Saturday, October 18 at 1 p.m.! The Lads of Harmony, a local chapter of The Barbershop Harmony Society, will provide the entertainment this year. In addition to classic barbershop-style a capella songs, the…
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Calling all train lovers! Join the FTHS at the home of entertainer Steve Jeffris to explore his vintage railroad car collection, which includes a caboose and a steam locomotive, as well as a period cabin and a replica jailhouse. The…
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Once again, it’s time for the Historic Artcraft Theatre’s annual Ma & Pa Kettle film screening! This year it’s Ma & Pa Kettle At The Fair (1952), running June 27-28. Actress Marjorie Main, best known for her recurring role as…
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