Franklin Historical Museum: Celebrate Horace Mann's Birthday

Celebrate Horace Mann's Birthday

An annual tradition at the Franklin Historical Museum is a celebration of the birthday of Franklin-born Horace Mann – a key figure in 19th century reform movements, including abolition, and as the architect of America’s public education movement. And, need we add, a Franklin native.

This year, it will also be a celebration of the growing support from the School Committee to create the Horace Mann Campus from the footprint of FHS and the existing Horace Mann Middle School.

School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan noted, "[at their last meeting] The committee was enthusiastic about establishing the Horace Mann Campus. There was discussion about adding signage and boulevard banners on flagpoles to highlight the campus identity (and even discussion about a statue down the line.

"Beyond the campus concept, we also discussed ways to bring Horace Mann’s legacy to life for students and families—similar to what’s been done with the Ladybug. Some ideas included adding his birthday to the school calendar and working with classroom teachers to celebrate it and explore his contributions."

In addition to offering cake, coffee, water and sodas, the museum plans to show some short documentaries about Horace Mann as well as a famous Twilight Zone episode inspired by Mann!

The museum, located at 80 West Central Street, is open from 1-4 and the event is free.

 

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