Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
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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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 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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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.
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 are immensely grateful to the following local businesses and organizations for donating gift baskets for the silent auction at our Harvest Luncheon: Pleasant View OrchardTeachers Credit UnionWanamaker Feed & SeedMascari CleanersWanamaker Flower ShopFranklin Heritage, Inc. & The Historic Artcraft…
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Our annual Harvest Luncheon and Silent Auction will be Saturday, November 5 at 12 p.m. at Grace Church, 5605 S. Franklin Rd. The event includes a catered meal, door prizes, live music by pianist Jim Kemp, a presentation on local…
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On July 17 at 2 p.m., a presentation will be offered in our Meeting House at 6510 S. Franklin Road about actor Steve McQueen, who was born in nearby Beech Grove. This presentation is being done in partnership with the…
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After a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the Old Settlers Day Street Fair & Car Show on Southeastern Avenue in Wanamaker is returning this year! The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday June 26. Our…
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Due to the Easter holiday, the Meeting House will not be open on April 17. Please visit us on one of next month’s Open Hours dates, May 7 or May 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.