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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Remembrances: Watercolor Cabin
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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More 2010 Events!
We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary with lots of free community events! If you’ve been reading along, you already know about our Barnyard Croquet Tournament and Performing Cat demonstration on May 15 (if you missed this news, it’s from 2:00 to…
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A Celebration of Learning: Memorials and Tributes
Attention, Franklin Township Residents! Franklin Township Historical Society is preparing to publish an updated book on the history of Franklin Township Schools. A Celebration of Learning: An Updated History of Franklin Township Schools is planned for summer of 2010. Many…
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2010 Events
The FTHS has a full schedule this year! In 2010 we celebrate our 35th anniversary! Plus, we have a new book in the works (more on that later!), and we’re working on some very special programs for our membership. The…
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Four Corners Home Economics Club
Photo: (L to R) Phyllis Reasoner, Iona Wise and Eleanor Radcliffe preparing soup in the kitchen of Acton United Methodist Church. In what has become a tradition, the members of the Four Corners Home Economic club met recently for their…
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“Indiana Experience” at IHS
Nothing FTHS-specific today, but if you’re interested in local or state history, you might want to check out the new “Indiana Experience” at the Indiana Historical Society. Follow this link for more information.
2010 Open Hours Begin!
Join us this Saturday for our first Open Hours of 2010! The Meeting House (located at 6510 S. Franklin Road) will be open for visitation from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Meeting House is open to the public on the…
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Remembrances: Acton Camp Ground
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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New Mailing List!
There’s a new way to stay up to date with the Franklin Township Historical Society! Sign up for our e-mail list at our website. We won’t e-mail you very often, and we will NEVER sell your address to advertisers or…
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