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2015 Harvest Dinner Photos

Our 2015 Harvest Dinner was a success! In addition to a delicious dinner, we heard a presentation by interpreter Glory-June Greiff about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter. Thanks to everyone who helped or attended!

Meeting House Roof & Restoration Complete!

The Franklin Township Historical Society’s Meeting House (located at 6510 South Franklin Road) is one of the most recognizable buildings in southeastern Marion County. And for those of you driving, biking, or walking your dog by, you may have noticed…
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Harvest Dinner, October 24 – Gene Stratton Porter

How much do you know about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter (1863-1924)? She was not only a best-selling novelist, but also a magazine columnist, a wildlife photographer, an amateur naturalist, and one of the first women to form and own…
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Old Settlers Day wrapup

Thanks to everyone who came by our booth at the Old Settlers Day street fair in Wanamaker yesterday! We had great weather for the festival and a successful day at the FTHS booth, with plenty of new memberships and book sales. Special congratulations…
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Open Hours Changes & Special Events

Just a reminder that there will be no Open Hours during the month of June. This Saturday, June 6, is our Indoor Yard Sale, held at the Civic League building in Wanamaker (8822 Southeastern Avenue). Come by and find some great deals! The…
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Spring Cleaning? Donate Your Stuff!

The Franklin Township Historical Society is requesting donations for its upcoming “indoor yard sale,” to be held June 6th at the Franklin Township Civic League, 8822 Southeastern Ave. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help repair and maintain…
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Help preserve our Meeting House!

Our building, the former Big Run Baptist Church, was constructed in 1871 and needs continual maintenance and preservation work — from simple repairs like painting and tuckpointing, to big, expensive projects like replacing the roof, improving lot drainage, and replacing support…
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PHOTOS: Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration, held at the Meeting House on Sunday! We had a live Christmas tree with vintage decorations, cookies and punch, caroling, presentations on the history of Christmas songs and Victorian…
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A Letter From Old Father Christmas, 1890.

Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration – December 14

Join us Sunday, December 14 from 6PM to 8PM for the annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at our Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Road). There will be caroling, cookies, candles, and even a visit from Saint Nick! As a special treat,…
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