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Marjorie Main screening: Ma & Pa Kettle Go To Town

Our Historical Society will sponsor the comedy Ma & Pa Kettle Go to Town, starring Acton’s own Marjorie Main, at The Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana! The society will have a midday outing to Franklin on Saturday, July 20…
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Theodore Roosevelt Presentation featuring Gib Young

Join us May 21 at 7:00 PM for a very special joint event with the Southport/Perry Township Historical Society, and meet former President Teddy Roosevelt! Gib Young has been a professional historic interpreter for 25 years. He has portrayed Teddy Roosevelt…
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Christmas at the Meeting House 2024

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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Christmas in Wanamaker 2024

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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Harvest Dinner 2024

Join us for our annual fall dinner and silent auction! The event will again be held at Grace Church. Ticket and menu information will be posted closer to event date.

Ghost Stories at the Meeting House

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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Big Run Cemetery Tour

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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Old Settlers Day 2024

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!

Antiques & Rummage Sale

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.