Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
Thanks to everyone who joined our sold-out trolley ride to the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana to see Marjorie Main’s Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town last Saturday! A huge thanks to the Artcraft, too, for working with…
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It’s official — The Story of Acton Camp Ground: Expanded Edition is now available for purchase! This edition contains the entire text of the original booklet by Sylvia Henricks, as well as new articles about the history of Methodist camp…
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The Franklin Township Historical Society will sponsor the comedy Ma & Pa Kettle Go to Town, starring Acton-born actress Marjorie Main, at The Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana. Join us on a trolley ride to Franklin on Saturday, July…
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Tonight, February 7th, is the community meeting with the Indy Parks department about development of the park property on the site of the historic Acton Campground. The meeting is at 6:30 PM at Pleasant Masonic Lodge, 7525 Acton Rd. The…
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Just a reminder that Open Hours at the Meeting House resume Saturday, March 2! Our museum is open to the public on the first Saturday and third Sunday of the month, March through October, from 2 to 4PM. Come check…
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Thanks to everyone who came out for this year’s Old Fashioned Christmas! We had a lovely evening of holiday history, talking about the introduction of traditions such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and Christmas cards, with a display of century-old…
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Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 10 in our historic Meeting House at 6510 S. Franklin Road for Christmas stories, holiday histories, special displays, candle luminaria, live music from our original Victorian pump organ, carols, cookies and punch,…
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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 event kicks off with a parade down Southeastern Avenue, and for your shopping convenience, a trolley shuttle will run between…
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We’re looking for pictures of the original Pelican Diner or its iconic sign, as well as any personal recollections or trivia you might remember (what colors were on the sign? Was it ever lighted? Did you ever go inside the…
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November 4, 2023 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Join us Saturday, November 4 for a catered holiday-themed meal, the popular Silent Auction, a history presentation, live music, door prizes, and more! The event will be held at Grace Church, 5605 S….
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