Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
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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Join us during Open Hours on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. to view a special exhibit of vintage photos and postcards relating to the Indianapolis 500, courtesy of avid postcard collector Joe Seiter. While you’re there, explore…
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Join us during Open Hours for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our resident expert (and FTHS board member) Dana Crapo. Learn about some of our local pioneer families, and find out what all those curious…
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Our 2014 Open Hours resume this coming Saturday, March 1. Stop in, view our permanent exhibits, and say hello! The Meeting House is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month from…
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We regret that due to inclement weather, the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 15 has been canceled. Please join us next year!
Thanks to everyone who contributed items or attended the Vintage Clothing Show on September 28! Check out some photos of the event after the jump.
Join us for our annual Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. The dinner will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church (8936 Southeastern Avenue, 46239). Our speaker will be Gary Lee, who for more than thirty years…
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