This summer, the Franklin Historical Museum welcomes the return of the Bridal Gown Exhibit, Something Old and Something New!
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| Bridal Gown Exhibit |
See gowns worn by Franklin brides in a range of fashions throughout the decades, from the late 1800s right up to the 2000s. Each gown carries with it a unique story, preserving the hopes and dreams of each bride on her special day for generations to come. Our 2024 exhibit features the highly requested 1946 parachute dress with the amazing 15-foot train, constructed of Japanese parachute silk.
Don't miss our ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, June 1 at 2:30 PM by two fashionably attired “flower girls” and the string section of the MetroWest Symphony Orchestra (MSO) ‘belting out’ Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The exhibit opening is in coordination with Franklin’s first ever PorchFest in which MSO and two other performers will be sharing the museum porch. The museum will be open special hours, from 10 AM to 6 PM and PorchFest runs from noon to 6.
And the fun continues through Sunday, August 4 during regular museum hours, Saturdays 10 to 1 and Sundays 1 to 4.
Bridal Exhibit Speakers in June and July
Don't miss our ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, June 1 at 2:30 PM by two fashionably attired “flower girls” and the string section of the MetroWest Symphony Orchestra (MSO) ‘belting out’ Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The exhibit opening is in coordination with Franklin’s first ever PorchFest in which MSO and two other performers will be sharing the museum porch. The museum will be open special hours, from 10 AM to 6 PM and PorchFest runs from noon to 6.
And the fun continues through Sunday, August 4 during regular museum hours, Saturdays 10 to 1 and Sundays 1 to 4.
Bridal Exhibit Speakers in June and July
- The Second Sunday Speaker Series at the museum continues on June 9, 2024 with a focus on our famous Parachute Dress – a wedding dress made from a World War II parachute with a spectacular 15-foot train. Historical Commission Chair Alan Earls will talk about the social history and wartime pressures that brought tens of thousands of parachutes into service for the military, some of which eventually found their way back into the civilian economy. Doors open at 1 and the presentation begins at 1:15 at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. FREE
- The July Second Sunday Speaker, July, 2024 will be fashion expert, Ren (Karen) Antonowicz is from Spirits of Fashion, discussing some of the styles and details of dresses on display as well as the broader trends they represented. Doors open at 1 and the presentation begins at 1:15 at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. FREE
Watch the museum website for updates and future programs. Questions? Email commission chair Alan Earls alan.r.earls@gmail.com
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