Saturday, November 15 – The SATURDAY ‘Second Sunday Speaker Series’-- The Early Days of the Franklin Y
Yes, due to scheduling issues, November’s “Second Sunday event” will be on the ‘third Saturday.’ Everyone in Franklin and vicinity knows the familiar, glistening, and modern YMCA atop Forge Hill. But long-before the 1988 Y came into existence, the Y was a vital part of the Franklin Community that actually got its start in 1901. By 1909, the Franklin Y was in the midst of a capital campaign and only two years later, in 1911, actually opened its own new building on Emmons St.
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| YMCA and tennis court postcard |
Franklin native and acclaimed presenter, Joe Landry, will be delivering a talk and slide show called "The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years." Joe will delve into the building (which was easy to get lost in!), the lore, the personalities and the times in which this older style Y -- aimed especially at the needs of young men -- was a vital community resource.
The program starts at 1:15. The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free.
Sunday, November 16 – Music at the Museum, LiveARTS String Quartet
The LiveARTS String Quartet is back!! Come hear these world-class musicians perform string quartet masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms at the Franklin Historical Museum. Admission to this single concert is free, with voluntary donations gratefully received at the door.
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| LiveARTS String Quartet |
Donate here and help the LASQ establish a regular concert series in Franklin! The museum is open for extended hours, from 1-5. The performance will begin at 3 pm and last approximately two hours. Admission is free.
Regular Hours: Saturdays 10-1, Sundays 1-4. AND NOW ALSO most Thursdays 12- 5 (ring the bell) Free
