Save The Date – IHS Outing
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!
Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana

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.
The Franklin Township Historical Society is not affiliated with the Indiana Historical Society, but the members of both organizations have similar interests. For that reason, you might be interested in these upcoming IHS events. For more information, contact Jennifer Hiatt at 317-234-2670 or e-mail jhiatt@indianahistory.org….
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Just a reminder that there will be a special exhibit of vintage toys at this Sunday’s Open Hours! Join us at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) between 1 and 4 p.m on April 15. Everyone is welcome!
Open Hours have begun for 2012! We held our first Open Hours at the Meeting House this past Saturday and welcomed several new guests. Open Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and third Sunday of…
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On March 31, the Indiana Historical Society will be offering free admission for their Eleventh Annual Circus Day. Special events include circus acts, live animal shows, clowns, magicians, jugglers, carnival games, face painting, balloon sculptures and crafts. For more information,…
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If you’re interested in the history of the Ohio Valley (that’s southern Indiana), there is an upcoming series of lectures in Jeffersonville that might appeal to you. Full details at the following link: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120227/NEWS01/302270001/filson-lecture-series-indiana-history?odyssey=nav%7Chead
Here are a few photos taken at our Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration! We had a nice crowd of around 25 people, with plenty of cookies and carols to go around. Special thanks to our organist Nancy George, who accompanied the…
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Join us for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) on Sunday, December 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be traditional caroling, storytelling and socializing. As always, refreshments including punch and…
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