Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Our building is open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month, March through October. Stop by for a visit!
After a successful series of Harvest Luncheons (in 2019 we had 59 people attend and sold every single Auction item), the luncheon was unable to be held in 2020 and in 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns, but it’s back this...
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Historical Society president Nancy VanArendonk will be repeating her Harvest Luncheon presentation about local history at the Southport/Perry Township Historical Society meeting in Perry Township Education Center, 6548 Orinoco Ave, Rm 210. Event is free, snacks and beverages will be...
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We’ve been invited to visit the Joseph Boggs Society for Historical Preservation in Boggstown, IN. Those wishing to carpool should be at the Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Rd, by 1:00 PM.
Our annual Antiques & Rummage Sale fundraiser is expanded to two days this year! Donation items may be brought to the Civic League building, 8822 Southeastern Avenue, between noon and 6 PM on Wednesday June 14. No clothing accepted. Tax...
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Join us June 25 at Old Settlers Day, Wanamaker's annual street fair! We'll have a booth on Southeastern Avenue with our memberships, publications, Franklin Township woven coverlets, and more available for purchase. Stop by to check out our special offers!
Join us to watch Acton’s own Marjorie Main in her iconic film role of Ma Kettle, on a 33-foot screen at the one-hundred-year-old Historic Artcraft Theatre! Movie tickets are $5 for seniors, $6 for other adults. Be at the Meeting...
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Our popular Vintage Clothing Show is returning as something even better: This time, in addition to the displays of and history about clothing items from the 1830s through the 1970s, the show will also include vintage items available for purchase....
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You won’t want to miss this year's Historical Society Harvest Luncheon, with all of its extras: Good food, the popular Silent Auction, a history presentation, live music, door prizes, and more! The event will be held at Grace Church, 5605...
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Join the community fun Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy Wanamaker’s annual holiday tradition! The Historical Society will have a booth in the Aadvanced Limousine building, offering books—including some holiday gift sets with special pricing!—as...
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