Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
A visitor who came to Open Hours at the Historical Society kindly donated this Acton Lumber pocket apron. Acton Lumber existed as early as 1911 and was owned by the Pinnell Lumber Company of Boone County. The house adjacent to…
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The Historical Society wishes to thank Tabor Lawn & Maintenance and Rays Property Services, who teamed up to tackle a HUGE cleanup job for our Society. When a maintenance crew left an enormous mess on our Meeting House grounds, these…
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This year’s first Open Hours will be this Saturday, March 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Regular Open Hours at the Meeting House are held on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month, March through October. Admission is…
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Due to the snow and extreme temperatures, Christmas at the Meeting House has been CANCELED. Take care and stay warm!
Since 2022, the FTHS has released one new ornament each holiday season. First it was our horse and sleigh design; then our Meeting House; after that, it was the extremely popular Pelican Diner sign. (If you missed one of these,…
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Join us October 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Meeting House for a seasonal storytelling session! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit around the fire, and toast a marshmallow while you listen to some spooky stories of…
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This year’s Harvest Dinner is generously sponsored by The Auto Center. We are grateful for your support! Join us for the Historical Society’s annual Harvest Dinner, which includes a catered meal, history presentation, musical entertainment, silent auction, door prizes, and…
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Academy Award-nominated actress Marjorie Main was born in a farmhouse in Acton and has been a favorite local celebrity for nearly a century. Although she starred alongside such greats as Cary Grant, Judy Garland, and Humphrey Bogart, her best-known role…
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Our friends at the Perry Township/Southport Historical Society invite members of the FTHS or anyone with an interest in history to join them for their July 22 meeting featuring guest presenter Danny Russell, a professional actor who portrays Abraham Lincoln….
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It’s almost time for our annual Antiques and Rummage Sale! This event is our largest annual fundraiser (and it’s especially important this year, during our Expansion Project). You can help us by donating items, shopping, volunteering, and spreading the word!…
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