Franklin Township Historical Society

Sesquicentennial Celebration
2021-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | FTHS Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
The Franklin Township Historical Society Meeting House (the former Big Run Baptist Church) was built in 1871 and hence is 150 years old this year, and we are planning a Sesquicentennial Celebration! The building is listed on the National Historic Register. Join us at 6510 S. Franklin Rd on Aug. 7th from 1 to 4 p.m. for refreshments, pump organ concert, special exhibits, remarks from area pioneer descendant William Maze, a Big Run Cemetery walking tour, history presentations, and more! Free event. Join us.

Trolley to Lunch and a Movie!
2021-07-23 11:50 - 16:00 | FTHS Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Our Historical Society is pleased to offer a special package in connection with the Historic Artcraft Theatre’s July 23rd 2:00 pm showing of Ma & Pa Kettle Back on the Farm, starring Acton Indiana’s very own Marjorie Main!
Our event costs just $12 and will give attendees transportation in a trolley down scenic backroads from our Meeting House to the theatre (with time for lunch before the film, the Main & Madison Market Cafe is right across the street), and a movie ticket, popcorn and soft drink at the theatre, plus an optional interpretative visit to the theatre’s original 1922 projection booth, before riding the trolley back to the Meeting House. Trolley will depart the Meeting House parking lot at noon, and will return attendees to that same location about 4 p.m. Reservations are required and may be purchased here on our website, FTHS.org. Have questions? Need other purchase options? Email FranklinTownshipHistory@gmail.com. The movie’s not ‘til July, but be sure to buy your tickets now so that you don’t miss out on the fun!

Open Hours at Meeting House
2021-07-18 13:00 - 16:00 | FTHS Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Open Hours at the Historical Society Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, are held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first Saturday and the third Sunday of each month, March through October. There is no charge to visit.

Rummage Sale Day
2021-07-10 08:00 - 14:00
Our popular fundraiser Rummage Sale will again be held at the Civic League building, 8822 Southeastern Ave. Donation drop-off will be July 9th from noon to 6 p.m. (donation tax receipts will be available). The sale itself will be July 10th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No early sales. We accept household goods, antiques, toys, tools, books, entertainment media, collectibles, furniture, etc., but no clothing, except for specialty antique or vintage items.

Rummage Sale Donation Drop Day
2021-07-09 12:00 - 18:00

Open Hours at the Meeting House
2021-06-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | FTHS Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Visit to Waterman's building
2021-06-14 11:00 - 13:00
Those interested in a tour of the interior of the 1880s H.A. Waterman Company building at 7006 Southeastern Ave will have that opportunity on Monday June 14th at 11:00 a.m. This building housed a blacksmith shop, a carriage works, automobile shop, hardware store, and other things before its current function as a mower repair facility. There is no charge for the tour, but those planning to attend should RSVP to FranklinTownshipHistory@gmail.com. Take note that there are stairs involved should you decide to visit the second floor of the building.
