Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Hey, Franklin Central High School grads… It’s Homecoming season! Do you need to brush up on the names of your classmates? Maybe pick up a few signatures that you missed way back when? The Franklin Township Historical Society has a…
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Love cemeteries? Love local history? Or just want to learn about those strange symbols that mark the places of the dead? Join us September 16 at 1 p.m. for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our…
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For the third year in a row, the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana will be showing one of the classic Ma & Pa Kettle films starring Acton-born actress Marjorie Main (who also has a connection to Franklin, Indiana, having…
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…Nothing of astounding historical significance happened in Indiana. BUT July 1, 1899 is the stated birthday of that famous (fictional) archaeologist Henry Walton Jones, Jr. You probably know him better as Indiana Jones. (Don’t call him Junior, though; he hates…
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On June 29, 1816, Indiana’s first state constitution was completed, preparatory to its submission to Congress in petition for statehood. (The Indiana Territory was officially granted statehood by Congress in November; statehood became official December 11 of the same year.)…
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Join us Wednesday, July 11 for a group tour and lunch the Indiana History Center! Meet at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) at 10AM for carpooling, if desired, or to caravan with the group so we all arrive…
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The Franklin Township Civic League has asked us to help promote this upcoming event. Since you’ll already be in town for Old Settlers Day, be sure to stop by and see this amazing photo collection and presentation! The Franklin Township…
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Attention, readers! Among the items to be offered at the Franklin Township Historical Society booth at Old Setters Day June 24 will be a wide variety of books available for just 50 cents each. The hardbacks and paperbacks will both…
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Join us July 11 for a membership outing to the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis on the canal. The outing includes lunch. More info to come!
Just a reminder that there will be a special exhibit of vintage and antique postcards on display at this week’s Open Hours! Join us at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) between 1 and 4 p.m. on June 2….
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