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)….
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2011 Quilt Show
We had quite a turnout for our 7th Quilt Show! If you missed the event, here are a few detail pictures highlighting the gorgeous pieces that were entered. You can view the full gallery at https://picasaweb.google.com/FranklinTownshipHistory/7thQuiltShowApr162011#.
Remembrances – Poetry
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)….
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2011 Events
2011 promises to be busy! You can always check our online events calendar to see what’s happening, but here’s a quick reference of dates to save for this year’s special events: April 16 – 7th Quilt Show at Zion Education…
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What We Did in 2010
Every year, the president of the Franklin Township Historical Society compiles a summary of the year’s events. Here is this year’s wrap-up from FTHS president Diana Stevenson. Sages say that “time flies when you’re having fun,” and Franklin Township Historical…
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Croquet Competition at FTHS Meeting House
Franklin Township Historical Society invites one and all to participate in a croquet tournament at the Meeting House (6510 South Franklin Road) on Saturday, October 2. Sign-ups will begin at 1 p.m. with play starting at 1:45 p.m. This event…
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Marjorie Main – Ma Kettle
Among Acton’s many and varied claims to fame is that it is the birthplace of actress Marjorie Main. Although she appeared in more than 80 roles throughout her career, often opposite big-name stars such as Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne and…
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Phillip Gulley at Harvest Dinner
The FTHS is proud to announce that Phillip Gulley, author of 16 books and Emmy-winning television personality, will be the speaker Nov. 4th at the Franklin Township Historical Society’s annual Harvest Dinner. The event is open to the public. Gulley,…
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Post Cards on Display
Franklin Township Historical Society invites all those interested in post cards to come to Open Hours at the Meeting House (6510 South Franklin Road) on July 18, from 1-4 p.m. “It is interesting to see what cards are most valued…
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Old Settlers Day
Join us Sunday, June 27 for Old Settlers Day, Wanamaker’s annual summer street fair! We will again be hosting our popular used book sale — books of every genre are only 50 cents each! — as well as offering our…
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