Open Hours resume March 5
Our first Open Hours of the year will be Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Come visit us at our Meeting House, located at 6510 S. Franklin Road, to peruse our museum collection or view genealogy records. The…
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No Open Hours July 3
In observance of the Independence Day holiday weekend, there will be no Open Hours at the Meeting House on Saturday, July 3. Our regularly-scheduled Open Hours will resume on Sunday, July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Come visit us…
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Open Hours to resume July 19
Following state health guidelines, we’ve been closed during the COVID-19 shutdown, but the Meeting House will be reopening for visitors beginning Sunday, July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. We ask that guests continue to practice social distancing by maintaining…
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What We Did In 2017
Here’s our annual Year In Review: Four of our Historical Society publications have gone out of print, and we are in the process of publishing new editions. This is challenging, since the original books were printed decades ago using traditional…
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Ice Cream Social & Croquet this Saturday!
There will be a free Ice Cream Social and Croquet event during Open Hours at the Franklin Township Historical Society’s 1871 Meeting House, 6510 S. Franklin Rd, on August 6th from 1 to 4. Stop by and test your croquet skill,…
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Open Hours Changes & Special Events
Just a reminder that there will be no Open Hours during the month of June. This Saturday, June 6, is our Indoor Yard Sale, held at the Civic League building in Wanamaker (8822 Southeastern Avenue). Come by and find some great deals! The…
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May 18 – Indy 500 Postcard Display
Join us during Open Hours on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. to view a special exhibit of vintage photos and postcards relating to the Indianapolis 500, courtesy of avid postcard collector Joe Seiter. While you’re there, explore…
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May 3 – Big Run Cemetery Tour
Join us during Open Hours for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our resident expert (and FTHS board member) Dana Crapo. Learn about some of our local pioneer families, and find out what all those curious…
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2014 Open Hours Begin March 1!
Our 2014 Open Hours resume this coming Saturday, March 1. Stop in, view our permanent exhibits, and say hello! The Meeting House is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each month from…
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Photos: Vintage Comic Book Display
Thanks to the 23 new visitors who made their way to the Meeting House to see our exhibit of vintage comic books! We had books on display dating from 1941 to present day, ranging in subject matter from superheroes to…
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