Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join us at the annual Acton United Methodist Church Craft Fair this Saturday, November 8! We’ll be there from 9AM to 3PM with our publications, memberships and more. The church is located at 5650 Senour Road. For more information, visit www.actonumc.com/.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2014 Harvest Dinner, featuring Lads of Harmony! We had 45 guests, gave away numerous door prizes, introduced the new officers of the board, and talked about what we did in 2014. Below are…
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Let us celebrate! We are solvent, sane, and still committed to our original goals – preserving and promoting the history of Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana, U.S.A.! Our valued treasurer, Dana Crapo, assures us we have money in the bank,…
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The executive officers for 2015 have been voted in! Here are the incoming FTHS officers and board: Officers President: Nancy VanArendonk Vice-President: Ann Hansen Secretary: Alena Van Arendonk Treasurer: Dana Crapo President Emerita: Sylvia Henricks Committee Chairs Archivist: Marlena Linne Building & Grounds: Tommy…
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Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner Saturday, October 18 at 1 p.m.! The Lads of Harmony, a local chapter of The Barbershop Harmony Society, will provide the entertainment this year. In addition to classic barbershop-style a capella songs, the…
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Calling all train lovers! Join the FTHS at the home of entertainer Steve Jeffris to explore his vintage railroad car collection, which includes a caboose and a steam locomotive, as well as a period cabin and a replica jailhouse. The…
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Once again, it’s time for the Historic Artcraft Theatre’s annual Ma & Pa Kettle film screening! This year it’s Ma & Pa Kettle At The Fair (1952), running June 27-28. Actress Marjorie Main, best known for her recurring role as…
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You can help our organization AND save some money at the same time! The FTHS has partnered with Energizing Indiana for their final year of free residential energy assessments. This service helps homeowners reduce residential utility costs and provides new…
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Historic Indianapolis gave the FTHS a lovely writeup on their blog today, covering a lot of our events and including some great photos of our collection! Check out the article here.
A popular newspaper columnist, an internationally-known animal trainer, writers of books on local history and multiple others will be part of the free Authors Fair, to be held Saturday June 7th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Franklin Road Library, 5550 S….
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