Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Six members of the FTHS executive board went on an outing to the Indiana History Center on October 12. They enjoyed three “You Are There” live exhibits and had lunch by the canal. The current IHS “You Are There” exhibits include 1948:…
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Join us October 22 for our annual Harvest Dinner and enjoy food, fellowship, assorted door prizes, and a presentation of historical interest! In keeping with the statewide bicentennial celebration, this year’s dinner will feature a look back at portions of…
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There will be a free Ice Cream Social and Croquet event during Open Hours at the Franklin Township Historical Society’s 1871 Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Rd, on August 6th from 1 to 4. Stop by and test your croquet skill,…
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Our fundraiser rummage sale will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9AM to 3PM at the Franklin Township Civic League building, 8822 Southeastern Avenue. Most items will not be priced; just pay whatever you’d like to donate! If you have items…
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Here are some photos from our 2015 Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this fun annual holiday event!
Our 2015 Harvest Dinner was a success! In addition to a delicious dinner, we heard a presentation by interpreter Glory-June Greiff about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter. Thanks to everyone who helped or attended!
The Franklin Township Historical Society’s Meeting House (located at 6510 South Franklin Road) is one of the most recognizable buildings in southeastern Marion County. And for those of you driving, biking, or walking your dog by, you may have noticed…
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by president emerita Sylvia Henricks The goal of RFD (Rural Free Delivery), “Everyman’s mail to Everyman’s door,” was a new idea in the late 1800s, but one that John Wanamaker, President Benjamin Harrison’s Postmaster General fully supported. Congress did not…
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How much do you know about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter (1863-1924)? She was not only a best-selling novelist, but also a magazine columnist, a wildlife photographer, an amateur naturalist, and one of the first women to form and own…
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Due to the Labor Day holiday, we will not be having Open Hours this weekend. We will next be open on Sunday, September 20 from 1 to 4PM. Enjoy the holiday weekend!