2013 Quilt Show – Register Now!
UPDATE: Due to low entry numbers, the 2012 Quilt Show has been canceled. Registration is now open for the 2013 Quilt Show!
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Remembrances: The FTHS
Today, we bring you one of Sylvia Henricks’ “Remembrances.” You can read more of Sylvia’s columns weekly in The Franklin Township Informer, or in her book From The Ash Grove. The members of the Franklin Township Historical Society are beginning the 37th…
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Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration Photos
This year’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration was held on Sunday, December 16. We had a traditionally-decorated live tree, Christmas carols accompanied by our antique pump organ, cookies, punch and other holiday snacks, and even a visit from Santa Claus! Between 30…
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Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration is December 16
Join your friends and neighbors at the Franklin Township Historical Society on Sunday, December 16 for our annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration! Sing Christmas carols accompanied by our antique pipe organ. Enjoy the vintage decorations, refreshments, and even a visit from…
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2012 Harvest Dinner photos
On Saturday, October 27, 2012 the FTHS hosted its annual Harvest Dinner at New Bethel Baptist Church. A brief pre-dinner meeting introduced some of the Society’s board members, covered our annual treasurer’s report and reviewed things the Society had accomplished this…
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Franklin Township Communities Map
Members of the Franklin Township Historical Society’s executive board have contributed a handmade map showing the location of all Franklin Township residential communities. Dana Crapo, who created the map with the assistance of David Ostheimer, described his reason for plotting…
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Acton UMC Craft Fair
It’s once again time for the Acton United Methodist Church Craft Fair! Join us Saturday, November 3 at this annual fall festival. We’ll have a booth with our publications (including Sylvia Henricks’ latest book, Humble But Historic), memberships, and a…
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2012 Special Events
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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Black History Month tours in Clark County
In case you’re looking for something to do on February 24, check out these tours of historically significant sites in Clark County: http://newsandtribune.com/local/x638260231/Tours-to-celebrate-black-history-around-area
Old Fashioned Christmas Photos
Here are a few photos taken at our Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration! We had a nice crowd of around 25 people, with plenty of cookies and carols to go around. Special thanks to our organist Nancy George, who accompanied the…
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