Franklin Historical Museum

Franklin Historical Museum to Present Display of Uniforms and Memorabilia as Part of Blue Star Museums 

The Franklin Historical Museum has joined the Blue Start Museum program and will be presentting a display of Military Uniforms and Memorabilia. Admission to the museum is always free but the museum wishes to extend a special welcome to this program offering to currently serving military personnel and their families through the Blue Start program this summer from Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2025, through Labor Day, September 1, 2025. 

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Historic Happenings at the Franklin Historical Museum for June 2025

 

Regular Hours: Saturdays 10-1, Sundays 1-4. Free

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Saturday, June 7 – Porchfest! This second annual town-wide event runs from noon to 6 pm. Multiple bands are scheduled to perform on the museum portico. Bring a lawnchair or blanket! Raini date, June 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 7 – Fakes & Forgeries Come to the First Annual Fakes & Forgeries Exhibit, sponsored by The Franklin Art Association and the Franklin Historical Museum to enjoy artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of great artworks by FAA artists! There will also be a special showing of works by FHS students. The exhibit runs from June 7-22. Opening Reception: June 7,  12-6 pm (Porchfest will be happening at the same time!) Admission is free!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun. June 8--Second Sunday Speaker Series: “Franklin’s Historic Painters”

In the 19th and 20th centuries, a number of artists, still highly regarded, emerged in Franklin or had Franklin roots, including Eliab Metcalf (1785-1834), Henry Hammond Gallison (1850-1910), and Charles Partridge Adams (1858-1942) among others. The slide show and talk by Historical Commission Chair Alan Earls, is offered in conjunction with the ongoing Franklin Art Association exhibit. It starts at 1:15 and will include background about the artists and images of some of their works. The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free.

 

 

 

Fri. June 13 – Welcome to Strawberry Patch – In honor of Franklin’s agricultural past and the annuall Franklin Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll, there will be a ribbon cutting at 4 pm for a small garden of real strawberries in front of the museum along with popcorn, strawberry-related giveaways, and decorations. And, on coordination with the Franklin United Methodist Community Closet next door – open during Strawberry Stroll, the museum will be hosting a brief (and fun) shabby-chic fashion show. The museum is open during Stroll hours from 4-8. Rain Date Sat. June 14.

 

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The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM (except as noted above) and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM.

 

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786. Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com