Slavery in Franklin? Records show that there were in fact men and women of color owned as property, not only in the South, but throughout New England and by prominent Franklin families in the late 1700's and early 1800's.
Susan Elliott's informative exhibit, with details about slaves in our town is now on display at the museum.
Learn about a man named Ceasar owned by the Pond family. Extensive research was done in preparation for this revealing exhibit.
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| image from Franklin Historical Museum Facebook page |
The Franklin Historical Museum is open on Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00 and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. (In warmer months, it will also oopen On Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 PM)
For more information about the Historical Museum and its exhibts, you can vis them on the web http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038?fref=ts
The best visit is in person 80 West Central St
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| Franklin Historical Mueum on a sunny day |
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