Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Join us for our annual holiday celebration at the Meeting House! Sing carols accompanied by the building’s original Victorian pump organ, learn a bit of Christmas tradition history, and enjoy punch and cookies while exploring our recently added exhibits. For…
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Join the community fun Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy Wanamaker’s annual holiday tradition! The Historical Society is offering books—including some holiday gift sets with special pricing!—as well as memberships, yearbooks, limited-edition couch throws featuring…
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The Historical Society’s annual Harvest Dinner, with its delicious turkey dinner, special entertainment, history presentation, silent auction, door prizes, and more, will be Saturday, November 2 at 12 p.m. The event will be held at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin…
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Do you enjoy spooky legends and unsolved mysteries? Bring a lawn chair and sit around the campfire to listen to seasonal ghostly stories, including some that took place right in Franklin Township! This event is free to the public. Marshmallows…
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Join us September 7 at 2:30PM for a free guided tour of Big Run Cemetery, the graveyard that belonged to the Big Run Baptist Church (now our Meeting House). You’ll learn about some of the pioneers buried there, as well…
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Stop in to the Franklin Road library branch during the month of September to see our display of historic election memorabilia. Whether you Liked Ike or wanted Ross for Boss, you’ll enjoy seeing some artifacts from the last century of…
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Join us June 30 at Old Settlers Day, Wanamaker’s annual street fair! We’ll have a booth on Southeastern Avenue with our memberships, publications, and more available for purchase. Stop by to check out our special offers!
Our annual fundraising sale is back! Shop Friday, June 7 from 8AM-6PM, and Saturday, June 8 from 8AM to 2PM at the Franklin Township Civic League building. We accept cash for all purchases and credit/debit for purchases over $10.
Make the most of your spring cleaning and help out the FTHS! Drop your rummage sale donations at the Franklin Township Civic League building June 6 from 12-6PM. Tax receipts are available. We accept household goods, antiques, furniture, electronics, media,…
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Join us Tuesday, May 7 for a tour of the Decatur County Historical Society’s museum in Greensburg, Indiana! We’ll depart from the Meeting House at 10AM (for those who wish to carpool) and will have lunch at Storie’s, a diner…
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