Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration is December 9

The Franklin Township Historical Society will host its annual “Old Fashioned Christmas” at its 147-year-old Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Road, on Sunday Dec. 9th at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Old Fashioned…
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Fourth Grade visit to Meeting House – October 12

On October 12, around 100 fourth-grade students, as well as their teachers and chaperons, toured the Meeting House and the Big Run Cemetery. The students learned about life in the 19th century, exploring our recreation of a one-room schoolhouse, kitchen…
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Final Open Hours of 2018 – October 6!

Due to some upcoming restoration work on the Meeting House, the Open Hours this Saturday, October 6, will be the final Open Hours of 2018. The Meeting House is located at 6510 S. Franklin Road (immediately south of The Creek),…
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Arlington Elementary presentation

One of the Society’s missions is to educate township residents about the history of the area. We work with local schools whenever possible! Here, FTHS president Nancy VanArendonk gives a history presentation for 85 second-graders at Arlington Elementary.

Vintage Clothing Show 2018 – Photos

Our Vintage Clothing Show covered 130 years of fashion, with authentic pieces from the 1840s through the 1970s. More than 80 attendees braved the September deluge to experience this special exhibit!

Window and Gutter Restoration Fundraiser

We need your help! The full-height windows and half-round steel gutters on our 1871 Meeting House are in desperate need of restoration. Over the past 147 years, the window glazing has degraded and condensation has damaged the wood surrounding the…
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Harvest Luncheon – Saturday, November 10

It’s that time of year again! Our annual Harvest Luncheon will be held Saturday, November 10 at 1 p.m. at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin Road. Our speaker will be Marion County Historian Steve Barnett. Mr. Barnett is also the…
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Vintage Clothing Show – Saturday, September 8

The public is invited to attend the Franklin Township Historical Society’s Vintage Clothing Show on September 8 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m., at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin Road (across from the Franklin Road Library). See antique garments from…
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Annual Rummage Sale – Saturday, June 9

Are thoughts of spring cleaning awakening in your head? Wouldn’t it be nice not only to get rid of that clutter, but also to be able to take a tax deduction for those items you no longer need? Well, it’s…
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