Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Our annual Harvest Luncheon and Silent Auction will be Saturday, November 5 at 12 p.m. at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin Rd. The event includes a catered meal, door prizes, live music by pianist Jim Kemp, a presentation on local…
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The Meeting House will not be open on Saturday, September 3 due to the holiday weekend. We will be open on Sunday, September 18 from 2-4 p.m., so please visit us then!
On July 17 at 2 p.m., a presentation will be offered in our Meeting House at 6510 S. Franklin Road about actor Steve McQueen, who was born in nearby Beech Grove. This presentation is being done in partnership with the…
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After a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the Old Settlers Day Street Fair & Car Show on Southeastern Avenue in Wanamaker is returning this year! The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday June 26. Our…
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Due to the Easter holiday, the Meeting House will not be open on April 17. Please visit us on one of next month’s Open Hours dates, May 7 or May 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Our biggest annual fundraiser is our popular “Antiques & Rummage” sale, to again be held at the Franklin Township Civic League building at 8822 Southeastern Ave. This year’s sale will be Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m….
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As a reminder, the Meeting House is not open for Open Hours on major holidays and will be closed on April 17 for Easter. We’ll see you at our next Open Hours on May 7!
Our first Open Hours of the year will be Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Come visit us at our Meeting House, located at 6510 S. Franklin Road, to peruse our museum collection or view genealogy records. The…
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We’re now on Instagram! You can follow us at @franklintownshiphistorical to see historic photos from our collection, artifacts, event updates, and more!
Thank you to everyone who helped out or attended our Old Fashioned Christmas last night! We had 62 people in attendance. Organist Jim Kemp accompanied the carol singing on our building’s antique pump organ, Nancy VanArendonk spoke about the history…
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