Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join us during Open Hours on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. to view a special exhibit of vintage photos and postcards relating to the Indianapolis 500, courtesy of avid postcard collector Joe Seiter. While you’re there, explore…
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Join us during Open Hours for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our resident expert (and FTHS board member) Dana Crapo. Learn about some of our local pioneer families, and find out what all those curious…
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Our 2014 Open Hours resume this coming Saturday, March 1. Stop in, view our permanent exhibits, and say hello! The Meeting House is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month from…
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We regret that due to inclement weather, the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 15 has been canceled. Please join us next year!
Thanks to everyone who contributed items or attended the Vintage Clothing Show on September 28! Check out some photos of the event after the jump.
Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. The dinner will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church (8936 Southeastern Avenue, 46239). Our speaker will be Gary Lee, who for more than thirty years…
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Just a reminder that the Vintage Clothing Show will be this Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 4 PM at Acton United Methodist Church, 5650 Senour Road (just off I-74 at the Acton Road exit). This free event will showcase…
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The Vintage Clothing Show is coming soon! Would you like to help us promote it? Simply download and print this 8.5″ x 11″ poster and share it with your friends or on the local bulletin board! [ddownload id=”579″ text=”Download” style=”button”…
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The Authors Fair at the Franklin Road Library, originally scheduled for August 24, has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience! We will make an announcement when we have the new date. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for these other upcoming…
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Thanks to the 23 new visitors who made their way to the Meeting House to see our exhibit of vintage comic books! We had books on display dating from 1941 to present day, ranging in subject matter from superheroes to…
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