Residents of Franklin and beyond are invited to celebrate Spring on Saturday, April 26. Come and explore downtown Franklin at the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail Spring Walk. Rain date is Sunday, April 27.
Get your trail map at the Franklin Historical Museum at 80 West Central Street, Route 140. The trail map guides you on where to find the ladybug sculptures tucked among buildings and other points of interest along the trail. The museum will be open 9 AM to 3 PM on April 26, and open 1 PM to 4 PM on April 27.
Many activities are planned: Learn why Franklin celebrates the ladybug at the Historical Museum; create a project showing the ladybug’s lifecycle at Dean College; enjoy games, crafts and snacks at Franklin Public Library. Plus, businesses will be offering ladybug-themed food and drinks, games and activities, and special deals.
More formally known as the “Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail Spring Walk”, the Ladybug Trail is located in Franklin’s Cultural District on Main Street and neighboring streets. Walkers search for 2-foot-wide fiberglass ladybug sculptures tucked among buildings, businesses and residences, tying together approximately 25 historical and cultural sites. The Ladybug Cultural Trail was initiated by the Franklin Cultural Council and The Rotary Club in 2022.
The walk is also fun way to see murals painted by members of the Franklin Art Association. Joining the trend toward public art, many uninviting alleyways have become canvases for many local artists to create colorful murals.
While April 26th is the town’s official start date, the trail is open year-round. Enjoy the trail at your leisure any time of the week. “The Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is the perfect time to celebrate spring and see all that downtown Franklin has to offer. Visit the shops or take a break at one of the many restaurants along the trail for lunch or dinner,” said Lisa Piana, Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Executive Director.
For details about the Ladybug Historical & Cultural Trail, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and
https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Get your trail map at the Franklin Historical Museum at 80 West Central Street, Route 140. The trail map guides you on where to find the ladybug sculptures tucked among buildings and other points of interest along the trail. The museum will be open 9 AM to 3 PM on April 26, and open 1 PM to 4 PM on April 27.
Many activities are planned: Learn why Franklin celebrates the ladybug at the Historical Museum; create a project showing the ladybug’s lifecycle at Dean College; enjoy games, crafts and snacks at Franklin Public Library. Plus, businesses will be offering ladybug-themed food and drinks, games and activities, and special deals.
More formally known as the “Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail Spring Walk”, the Ladybug Trail is located in Franklin’s Cultural District on Main Street and neighboring streets. Walkers search for 2-foot-wide fiberglass ladybug sculptures tucked among buildings, businesses and residences, tying together approximately 25 historical and cultural sites. The Ladybug Cultural Trail was initiated by the Franklin Cultural Council and The Rotary Club in 2022.
The walk is also fun way to see murals painted by members of the Franklin Art Association. Joining the trend toward public art, many uninviting alleyways have become canvases for many local artists to create colorful murals.
While April 26th is the town’s official start date, the trail is open year-round. Enjoy the trail at your leisure any time of the week. “The Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is the perfect time to celebrate spring and see all that downtown Franklin has to offer. Visit the shops or take a break at one of the many restaurants along the trail for lunch or dinner,” said Lisa Piana, Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Executive Director.
For details about the Ladybug Historical & Cultural Trail, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and
https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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| Celebrate Spring on April 26 at 3rd Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk |
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501c3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Festival, the Ladybug Historical & Cultural Trail, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
