Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
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. Continuing Dana Crapo’s research on the history of the…
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It’s coming up on Halloween, and that means it’s the perfect time of year for ghost stories! Indiana has its fair share of paranormal oddities, and even Franklin Township has a few stories that just might make you shiver. Join…
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Love cemeteries? Love local history? Or just want to learn about those strange symbols that mark the places of the dead? Join us September 16 at 1 p.m. for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our…
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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).The Franklin Township Historical Society celebrated…
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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.
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!
A group of six FTHS board members met this morning at the Meeting House to do some much-needed cleaning and maintenance on the building. In addition to preserving Franklin Township’s heritage through artifact preservation and education, part of our mission…
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Today kicks off the first Open Hours of the year! The Meeting House will be open from 1 to 4 PM. Stop by for a visit and see the new items in our collection!
Just a reminder that Open Hours will be starting soon! You can visit the Meeting House on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month, March through October, from 1PM to 4PM. The year’s first Open Hours will be…
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