Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
For the third year in a row, the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana will be showing one of the classic Ma & Pa Kettle films starring Acton-born actress Marjorie Main (who also has a connection to Franklin, Indiana, having…
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Join us Wednesday, July 11 for a group tour and lunch the Indiana History Center! Meet at the Meeting House (6510 S. Franklin Rd.) at 10AM for carpooling, if desired, or to caravan with the group so we all arrive…
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Join us July 11 for a membership outing to the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis on the canal. The outing includes lunch. More info to come!
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.
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 these upcoming IHS events. For more information, contact Jennifer Hiatt at 317-234-2670 or e-mail [email protected]….
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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!
Open Hours have begun for 2012! We held our first Open Hours at the Meeting House this past Saturday and welcomed several new guests. Open Hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and third Sunday of…
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On March 31, the Indiana Historical Society will be offering free admission for their Eleventh Annual Circus Day. Special events include circus acts, live animal shows, clowns, magicians, jugglers, carnival games, face painting, balloon sculptures and crafts. For more information,…
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If you’re interested in the history of the Ohio Valley (that’s southern Indiana), there is an upcoming series of lectures in Jeffersonville that might appeal to you. Full details at the following link: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120227/NEWS01/302270001/filson-lecture-series-indiana-history?odyssey=nav%7Chead