Be part of the Studio audience for a Joe Landry presentation "Once Upon a Town"

Joe Landry presentation "Once Upon a Town"

On December 2 at 12 noon, join host Joe Landry at the Franklin.TV studios, 23 Hutchinson St., where he will have a presentation about various buildings in downtown Franklin, all part of a TV series titled “Once Upon A Town.” 

There will be room in our big studio for an audience of 20-25. 

This presentation will not be a live broadcast, but will be recorded and then aired at a later date.

Second Annual Presentation of the Mary C. Morrissey Olsson Historic Preservation Award - Nov 15, 2025

The Second Annual Presentation of the Mary C. Morrissey Olsson Historic Preservation Award has been made to Town Historian Joseph Landry, Researcher and Prolific Public Presenter on Town History on Saturday, Nov 15, 2025.

The Mary C. Morrissey Olsson Historic Preservation Award was established in 2024 by the Franklin Historical Commission, in honor of former chairperson, Mary Olsson, a tireless advocate for historic preservation,  as a non-monetary award to recognize an individual or organization that has made an important contribution to preserving, protecting, or communicating the history of Franklin.

L-R: Joe Landry, Kai Olsson, Toby Olsson, Alan Earls

By vote of the Commission, the second such award has been bestowed on Historian, Joseph Landry, for his years of research into the history of Franklin, using primary sources, to create presentations and broadcasts that have engaged the public and opened new doors of understanding regarding the town of Franklin. Joe was raised in Franklin and is a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School. He now resides in North Attleborough.

"We know Mary would have been pleased with this recognition of Joe because she often worked with him and was instrumental to bringing his work to the Franklin Historical Museum," said Alan Earls, Historical Commission Chair.

L-R: Joe Landry, Kai Olsson, Toby Olsson, Alan Earls

“Just in recent days, Joe has delivered presentations on the early schools of Franklin and, at the Franklin Historical Museum, on the first decades of the Franklin  YMCA, which was established back in 1900,” said Earls.  His work can also be found on YouTube and on Franklin TV.  Joe was presented with his award just prior to delivering his YMCA presentation.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10 AM - 1 PM (except as noted above) and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry.    Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.   Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org

Joe Landry: Then & Now (video)

Joe Landry presents "Then & Now" as recorded at the Franklin Senior Center and shared by Franklin TV

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EkZIrEeq4

Joe Landry: Then & Now (video)

Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938 (video)

Want to catch up to the Joe Landry presentation on the Hurricane of 1938 that he presented to the Senior Center? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can!

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqbedPArimY

Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason (video)

Want to catch up to the Second Sunday Speaker Series featuring Joe Landry & Scott Mason? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can.

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAfa7Z5v8XM

Joe Landry schedules presentation on "Funeral Homes in Franklin" - Oct 4 at 1 PM

Via Joe Landry:

"Hi there!!!  

My next presentation is Wednesday, October 4 at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.  

I hope you can make it!!!!!!"

Joe Landry schedules presentation on "Funeral Homes in Franklin" - Oct 4 at 1 PM

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Franklin, MA: Industry in Franklin - video by Joe Landry

This video highlights the many mills and factories that were in Franklin over the years.

video link -> https://youtu.be/AlVAnMVnQ_M

Franklin, MA: Past & Present Part 4 (video)

This is a video that highlights images of Franklin's past as compared to pictures that were taken from those same locations today. 

Video link = https://youtu.be/StmmI0DlyuQ

Franklin, MA: Past & Present Part 3 (video)

This is a video that highlights images of Franklin's past as compared to pictures that were taken from those same locations today. 

Video link = https://youtu.be/UKnlOOCT43s

Franklin, MA: Past & Present Part 2 (video)

This is a video that highlights images of Franklin's past as compared to pictures that were taken from these same locations today. 

Video link = https://youtu.be/L7sy7yY2B0w

Franklin, MA: Past & Present Part 1 (video)

This is a video that highlights images of Franklin's past as compared to pictures that were taken from those same locations today 

Video link = https://youtu.be/t_7iyGmbrCU

Franklin, MA: The Rhode Island and Massachusetts Railroad (video)

This is a video that highlights the RI and MA Railroad that connected Franklin and Valley Falls, RI 

Video link = https://youtu.be/SYmALfqqNXI

Franklin, MA: The Railroad in Franklin (video)

This video is about the history of the railroad in Franklin 

video link = https://youtu.be/EbdvtS9SzH0

Franklin, MA: Industry in Franklin (video)

This is a video that highlights the rich history of Franklin's industrial past. 

Video link = https://youtu.be/B8E2ztPoHWM

Franklin, MA: The Joseph G. Ray Swimming Pool (video)

This video highlights the Joseph G. Ray Swimming Pool, better known as "the town pool". 

Video link = https://youtu.be/HCKADURmr44

Joe Landry shares "town pool" memories

This video highlights the Joseph G. Ray Swimming Pool, better known as "the town pool."

Video link => https://youtu.be/HCKADURmr44

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Franklin, MA: 1960 to 1969 (video)

Joe Landry provides this video about the history of Franklin, MA from 1960 to 1969. 

 

Direct video link: https://youtu.be/okWoJhOc_aM

 

Franklin, MA: 1950 to 1959 (video)

Joe Landry provides this video about the history of Franklin, MA from 1950 to 1959. 

 

Direct video link: https://youtu.be/Bgl12IcLKLU

 

 

Franklin, MA: 1940 to 1949 (video)

Joe Landry provides this video about the history of Franklin, MA from 1940 to 1949. 

 

Direct video link:  https://youtu.be/EqzlZYWnzu4

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Franklin, MA: 1930 to 1939 (video)

Joe Landry provides this video about the history of Franklin, MA from 1930 to 1939. 

 

Direct video link: https://youtu.be/fKfxV65Jzvo