Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
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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Just a reminder that the Vintage Clothing Show will be this Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 4 PM at Acton United Methodist Church, 5650 Senour Road (just off I-74 at the Acton Road exit). This free event will showcase…
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Not directly related to Franklin Township, but today’s interesting history item comes from the Indianapolis Star: Apparently a visitor to Garfield park found some old human bones, and after investigation, IMPD believes they may be from a previously unknown Civil…
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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 this recent press release from the IHS: Join us as…
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A few days ago, I had the privilege of making a special tour of the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum in Crawfordsville, IN, an easy morning’s drive west of Indianapolis. If you have not had a chance to learn…
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