Franklin Historical Museum

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Bridal Exhibit Continues

Thanks to popular demand, Franklin Historical Museum is holding over its popular Bridal Gown Exhibit, Something Old and Something New, through August! See gowns worn by Franklin-area brides in a range of fashions throughout the decades, from the late 1800s right up to the 2000s. Bridal photography and ephemera are also on display. Each of the more than 30 gowns carries with it a unique story, preserving the hopes and dreams of each bride on her special day for generations to come. Our 2025 exhibit again features the highly requested 1946 parachute dress with the amazing 15-foot train, sewn from the silk used in a Japanese military parachute. The Bridal Exhibit continues through Saturday, August 30 during regular museum hours, Saturdays 10 to 1 and Sundays 1 to 4. Please verify open hours over Labor Day weekend by visiting https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com

 

 

Sun. August 10--Second Sunday Speaker Series: A Deep Dive Into the Rayner Postcard Collection​​​​​​

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​The Rayner Postcard Collection is one of the most important collections of postcards of Franklin, currently in the collection of the Franklin Public Library. Historical Commission Chair, Alan Earls, will show as many of the 100 plus postcard, some in color and some in black and white, dating from the late 19th century to about 1970, as can be squeezed into 50 minutes! The program starts at 1:15. The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free. Due to the presence of the Bridal Exhibit, seating is somewhat limited.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER SECOND SUNDAY SPEAKER!​

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​An author talk about the new book, Women's Crusader, which features surprising Franklin connections! Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 pm

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PS: The Museum Needs "Skinny" Mannequins suitable for displaying historic wedding dresses.  Email alan.r.earls@gmail.com