Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Our annual Old Fashioned Christmas at the Meeting House broke all previous records, with 87 people in attendance! It was a tight squeeze, but we are already making plans for additional parking (courtesy of our neighbors at The Creek) and…
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It’s that time of year again! Our annual Harvest Luncheon will be held Saturday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin Road. This catered luncheon includes salad, bread, entree, desserts, and beverages. Advance reservations are required….
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Love tech? Join us on August 17 for an exhibit of vintage technology covering the mid-19th century to the 1980s! See an original telegraph set from the 1800s, try out a manual typewriter, pose for a photo with a 1930s…
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The 1871 Meeting House of the Franklin Township Historical Society has been getting a facelift in a variety of ways this spring! One of the more noticeable changes is the fact that our old red wooden sign has been replaced…
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FTHS members are invited to join this lunch outing and private tour of the Slippery Noodle Inn (founded 1850), the oldest continuously-operating bar in Indiana. See one of John Dillinger’s bullets still embedded in a brick wall, the entrance to…
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Our annual fundraiser sale is coming soon! Donation items can be dropped off Friday, June 21 from 12 to 6PM at the Civic League building, 8822 Southeastern Avenue. Tax receipts are available upon request. The sale is Saturday, June 22…
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All FTHS members are invited to join us on an outing to the Henry County Historical Society in New Castle, IN on May 14. The Henry County Historical Society is housed in the 1870 Italianate Victorian home of Civil War…
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Since our regular Open Hours week falls on Easter Sunday this year, we will be closed in observance of the holiday. Please join us Saturday, April 6 or Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. for Open Hours instead.
Long-time FTHS board member Dana Crapo has chosen to step down after many years of faithful service to the organization. Over the years, Dana has served the FTHS as treasurer, tour guide, and event volunteer. Members of the board met…
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Thanks to the 40+ people who came out to attend our Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration! We had a delightful evening. Society president Nancy VanArendonk talked about the history of Christmas trees and the changes in the portrayals of St. Nicholas…
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