Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Today, we bring you one of Sylvia Henricks’ “Remembrances.” You can read more of Sylvia’s columns weekly in The Franklin Township Informer, or in her book From The Ash Grove (available directly from the FTHS, and via the web site). We can be sure that a…
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Today, we bring you one of Sylvia Henricks’ “Remembrances.” You can read more of Sylvia’s columns weekly in The Franklin Township Informer, or in her book From The Ash Grove (available directly from the FTHS, and via the web site). Another of the early roads in…
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…Nothing of astounding historical significance happened in Indiana. BUT July 1, 1899 is the stated birthday of that famous (fictional) archaeologist Henry Walton Jones, Jr. You probably know him better as Indiana Jones. (Don’t call him Junior, though; he hates…
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On June 29, 1816, Indiana’s first state constitution was completed, preparatory to its submission to Congress in petition for statehood. (The Indiana Territory was officially granted statehood by Congress in November; statehood became official December 11 of the same year.)…
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Join us Wednesday, July 11 for a group tour and lunch the Indiana History Center! Meet at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) at 10AM for carpooling, if desired, or to caravan with the group so we all arrive…
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The Franklin Township Civic League has asked us to help promote this upcoming event. Since you’ll already be in town for Old Settlers Day, be sure to stop by and see this amazing photo collection and presentation! The Franklin Township…
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Attention, readers! Among the items to be offered at the Franklin Township Historical Society booth at Old Setters Day June 24 will be a wide variety of books available for just 50 cents each. The hardbacks and paperbacks will both…
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Join us July 11 for a membership outing to the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis on the canal. The outing includes lunch. More info to come!
Just a reminder that there will be a special exhibit of vintage and antique postcards on display at this week’s Open Hours! Join us at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) between 1 and 4 p.m. on June 2….
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Our third Barnyard Croquet Tournament is this Sunday, May 20 at 1 p.m. Join us on the Meeting House lawn for a delightful game, with prizes to be awarded! Dress is casual. Refreshments will be served.