FranklinMA250 Programs | January 2025 *Sneak Peek*

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Franklin Culture | FranklinMA250 #FranklinMA250 FranklinMA250 Digital January 2025 Guide Dear Franklin Community, As we usher in 2025, we're thrilled to invite you to join in the Massachusetts 250 celebrations right here in Franklin! #FranklinMA250 January promises to be a month full of inspiration, discovery, and fun as we honor our town's namesake, Ben Franklin, through special programs at the Franklin Historical Museum and the Franklin Public Library. From exploring Franklin's revolutionary industrial ideas to marveling at Ben Franklin's ingenious inventions, our community members have packed the month with opportunities to learn, create, and celebrate together. Click here for a *Sneak PEEK* at our FranklinMA250 Program guide, highlighting all that January 2025 has to offer. January Highlights at the Franklin Historical Museum | Kicking off Ben Franklin Book Month - Click here for program press release. 📍 80 West Central Street Regular Hours: Saturday, 10 AM–1 PM | Sunday, 1–4 PM (Special hours for programs below!) Ongoing Exhibits: Franklin-ventions: Revolutionary Ideas in Franklin Industries and Ben Franklin's famous inventions. "Ben Gave Us Books and We Gave the World Books": A display of Franklin-authored works past and present. Signature Events: 📚 Thursday, January 9th, 6:30 PM: Junto Non-Fiction Book Club discusses Think Again by Adam Grant. 🎶 Saturday, January 11th, 11 AM–3 PM: Kickoff Concert with Franklin Underground at the Franklin Public Library. 🎤 Sunday, January 12th, 1:15 PM: Second Sunday Speaker Series (Speaker TBA). 🎉 Friday, January 17th: Ben Franklin's Birthday celebration with activities at the museum and library. 🎥 Saturday, January 18th: Short Franklin-related films. 🎼 Sunday, January 19th, 1 PM: "Music at the Museum" featuring a showcase of Ben Franklin in Paris. 📖 Thursday, January 23rd, 1:30–8 PM: Ben Franklin Autobiography LIVE Readathon with tea and performances! Franklin Public Library Highlights Click here for all program details. 📍 118 Main Street 🎨 Monday, January 6th, 4 PM: Petite Picassos Paint Party (Ages 6–12, registration required). 🎉 Friday, January 17th, 1 PM: Ben Franklin's Birthday Bash with music, games, and costume contests! 🎨 Saturday, January 18th, 1 PM: Adult Paint Party with Miss Lily (registration required). 📚 Library Book Sale: January 17–18. Ben Franklin Book Month Program Finale at Dean College Sunday, January 26th, 1:30 PM: Vera Meyer performs on Ben Franklin's glass armonica at Marvin Chapel, Dean College. Experience this ethereal instrument alongside a performance of Franklin's witty play Ben Franklin and the Gout. Many events are free and open to the public. Visit www.franklinmuseum1778.com or www.franklinpubliclibrary.org for details. Let's make history together and honor Ben Franklin's incredible legacy. We can't wait to see you at these exciting programs! Interested in including your community program in our printed FranklinMA250 Program booklet? There is still time! Deadline is January 3rd [Accidentally opened this email after the January 3rd deadline? Email Cory Shea [cshea@franklinma.gov] We Need Your Help! We're inviting community members and organizations to contribute to this program by sharing events and programs that align with the MA250 themes. Whether it's a historical tour, cultural festival, educational talk, or civic engagement initiative, we want to include it! 📅 Submit your event by January 3rd to be featured in our first-ever MA250 Franklin program booklet. Click here for program submission. Have questions? Please email to Cory Shea, Town of Franklin Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. What is MA250 on a state level? "Our First 250 was Revolutionary. Celebrating our country's 250th birthday in the birthplace of the Revolution is not something we're taking lightly. Over the past 250 years, Massachusetts has been home to some pretty incredible firsts. The first public garden and university, the first legal gay marriage and the first quarterback picked in the 6th round to win 6 championships. But even more exciting than all of that is what we're doing now and what's to come..." Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Connecting Massachusetts History across the Country. "Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New "Made Possible" Tourism Campaign to Promote State History and Culture, Attract New Travelers..."Our state is full of go-getters and change-makers, each with an amazing story to tell and invaluable contributions to make in our diverse communities," said Governor Healey. "Everyone is welcome here, and we proudly showcase this on a global scale. The Made Possible campaign will engage a new generation of travelers and future residents and demonstrate that anything is possible here in Massachusetts." Governor Maura Healey-Driscoll.  Click here to read more information. MA 250 - A History of Possibility

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