Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Stop in to the Franklin Road library branch during the month of September to see our display of historic election memorabilia. Whether you Liked Ike or wanted Ross for Boss, you'll enjoy seeing some artifacts from the last century of...
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Our Meeting House is open to the public from 2 to 4 PM on the first Saturday and third Sunday of every month, March through October. Admission to the building is free. Come in and browse our collection of artifacts,...
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Join us September 7 at 2:30PM for a free guided tour of Big Run Cemetery, the graveyard that belonged to the Big Run Baptist Church (now our Meeting House). You'll learn about some of the pioneers buried there, as well...
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Our Meeting House is open to the public from 2 to 4 PM on the first Saturday and third Sunday of every month, March through October. Admission to the building is free. Come in and browse our collection of artifacts,...
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Our Meeting House is open to the public from 2 to 4 PM on the first Saturday and third Sunday of every month, March through October. Admission to the building is free. Come in and browse our collection of artifacts,...
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Do you enjoy spooky legends and unsolved mysteries? Bring a lawn chair and sit around the campfire to listen to seasonal ghostly stories, including some that took place right in Franklin Township! This event is free to the public. Marshmallows...
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Our Meeting House is open to the public from 2 to 4 PM on the first Saturday and third Sunday of every month, March through October. Admission to the building is free. Come in and browse our collection of artifacts,...
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The Historical Society’s annual Harvest Dinner, with its delicious turkey dinner, special entertainment, history presentation, silent auction, door prizes, and more, will be Saturday, November 2 at 12 p.m. The event will be held at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin...
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Join the community fun Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy Wanamaker’s annual holiday tradition! The Historical Society is offering books—including some holiday gift sets with special pricing!—as well as memberships, yearbooks, limited-edition couch throws featuring...
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Join us for our annual holiday celebration at the Meeting House! Sing carols accompanied by the building's original Victorian pump organ, learn a bit of Christmas tradition history, and enjoy punch and cookies while exploring our recently added exhibits. For...
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