Showing posts with label historical museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historical museum. Show all posts

Sunday, April 26, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 26, 2026 ???

Sunday, April 26

The Little Shop | Lady Bug Walk (Day 2/2)



1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

3:00pm Music at the Museum: Jazz (Franklin Historical Museum)


***  NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Celebrate Happy Birthday for Horace Mann! Saturday, May 2

Horace's birthday is really May 4
Horace's birthday is really May 4
The Historical Museum will show some short videos about Horace, for older kids and adults. And for elementary school age kids, we will have participatory diorama and discussion with our volunteer educator and buildings and figures representing the Franklin of Horace Mann's Childhood. 

Come share the adventure of young Horace (and some birthday cake!). 

Programs are free but donations are always appreciated! 10 AM to 1 PM

*Note: Horace's birthday is really May 4 but the Museum isn't open that day. They do have a speaker on Sunday, May 3 talking about Horace coming back to Franklin to help his family.


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Saturday, April 25, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 25, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 25


The Little Shop | Lady Bug Walk (Day 1/2)

9:00am Annual Ladybug Trail Walk Multiple points in Downtown Franklin
9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Charles River Earth Day Cleanup (Sites across the watershed, from Boston to Hopkinton!)
10:30am Rainforest Reptiles! (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Boston Typewriter Orchestra Concert (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)
5:30pm dayTREAT featuring "SLOW BURN" (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)
7:30pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)


***  NO Town Meetings today   ***



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Reminder: Antiques Appraisal Benefit Event Scheduled for May 9 in Franklin

Residents of Franklin and surrounding communities are invited to discover the history and value of their antiques at a special Antiques Appraisal Event to benefit the museum, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, in Franklin.

The event will offer local residents an opportunity to bring antiques, collectibles, heirlooms, and unusual items to be evaluated by a highly experienced appraiser, James C. Johnston. Items may include artwork, coins, jewelry, books, documents, military items (but no guns, please!), toys, advertising items, and historical memorabilia. Verbal appraisals will be provided, along with general information about the item’s age, origin, and current market interest.

This ever-popular event is designed for anyone who has ever wondered about items found in attics, basements, or inherited from family members. Organizers say many people are often surprised to learn what ordinary-looking items can be worth, while other items turn out to have fascinating historical stories even if they are not highly valuable.

Event Details:
  • Saturday, May 9 - 1-5 PM
  • Franklin Historical Museum
  • 80 West Central St., Franklin, MA

Cost: $10 for 1 item, or 3 for $25 
Senior Citizen Discount (65+, $5 for 1 item and $10.00 for 3 items  

No appointment is necessary. For more information, contact alan.r.earls@gmail.com.

This event is open to the public.

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Sunday, April 19, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 19, 2026 ???

Sunday, April 19


7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Saturday, April 18, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, April 18, 2026 ???

Saturday, April 18


9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am      Earth Day Recreation Dept (Beaver Pond)
9:30am      Pack 92 Earth Day cleanup
10:00am    Franklin Agriculture & Franklin Conservation Commission at Fairmount Fruit Farm

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)
10:30am Music at the Blissful! (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Diamond Art De-stress (registration req'd) (Franklin Public Library)
1:30pm Favorite Poem Reading (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm      Laura May Band (live music) La Cantina Winery)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)



*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Antique Appraisals scheduled at Franklin Historical Museum, Saturday, May 9

Do you have antiques or family heirlooms gathering dust in your storage spaces? Curious what they might be worth?

Find out on Saturday, May 9 at Franklin Historical Museum!

On the spot appraisals by antique dealer Jim Johnston, $10 per item or $25 for 3 items.

Check out new and upcoming events at www.franklinmuseum1778.org.

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Franklin Art Association's 2nd Annual "FAKES & FORGERIES EXHIBITION", June 6th Reception

2nd Annual "FAKES & FORGERIES EXHIBITION"
2nd Annual "FAKES & FORGERIES
EXHIBITION"
The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to enter their work into The Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries Art Exhibit” !

Artwork Requirements: 
  • Artwork must be framed, mounted on mat/foam board or gallery wrapped canvas
  • Artwork and Frame maximum 20" x 20" and Ready to hang with proper wiring
  • Must be a reproduction of the original Master artwork or a creative interpretation of the original, Master artwork.

The deadline for entries is May 2. This is a free public display featuring artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of masters’ artworks by local artists.

The exhibit will run from May 16 to June 6 during Museum hours at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin downtown.

Rules for entries are; One entry per person. First come/ first served. Fifty entrants maximum due to space limitations. 

To register, complete this form at: https://forms.gle/nSjk4b3Smo8g9TcB7. Enter quickly!!

Drop off for artwork will be on May 15, 10:00 - 11 AM at the Franklin Historical Museum. (And pick-up will be on June 7th, 4-6 PM at the Museum.) 

This returning show is again a collaboration between the Franklin Historical Museum and The Franklin Art Association. It was so successful last year, we are joining to put it on again! 

Opening Reception to the public on June 6th (same day as PorchFest in Franklin), 12-6 PM at The Franklin Historical Museum. 

Participants are asked to volunteer to help make this event possible. Sign up here:

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to pursue art instruction after high school graduation.
Donations are Welcome.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Christine L. Toubeau blueart13@hotmail.com

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, April 12, 2026 ???

Sunday, April 12


1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Sunday Speaker Series: Steven Puleo talks about "The Boston Italians" (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:30pm Book a Break Book Tour Event ~ THE MIDNIGHT SHOW (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

2:00pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)


*** NO  Town Meetings today   ***


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Italian exhibit now open, Stephen Puleo is the Sunday Speaker at Franklin Historical Museum - Apr 12

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Sons & Daughters of Italy, the Museum will be inaugurating an exhibit dedicated to Franklin’s Italian-American community!

The exhibit includes many photographs and memorabilia of the Lodge and the local Italian community and will kick off other related events, culminating in a banquet at the VFW on May 16. Organizers are also hoping to conduct oral history interviews and to gather old photographs for scanning and sharing!
On Sunday, April 12, the Museum will be hosting celebrated historical author Stephen Puleo to discuss his book “The Boston Italians.” In it, Mr. Puleo chronicles the arrival and establishment of Italian-American communities from the North End to the present day. His talk will begin at 1:15, and is free to the public.


$5 donations to the Museum are encouraged.



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Saturday, April 11, 2026

“Evening at the Museum: Cultural Connections – A Middle Eastern Experience” - April 15

“Evening at the Museum: Cultural Connections – A Middle Eastern Experience” - April 15
“Evening at the Museum: Cultural Connections
– A Middle Eastern Experience” - April 15
“Evening at the Museum: Cultural Connections – A Middle Eastern Experience,” is a free, family-friendly program open to all ages. 
It will include a brief presentation along with interactive activities such as Islamic art coloring, a Palestinian Tatreez activity, and Middle Eastern BINGO. 
Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.
Event Details:
April 15, 2026 = 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Franklin Historical Museum
80 W Central St, Franklin, MA


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Donald Krishnaswami talks about the LiveARTS String Quartet Concert scheduled for May 17 (audio)

FM #1713 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1713 in the series. 


This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami.  We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, April 6, 2026

 

We discussed the LiveARTS String Quartet and their next concert set for May 17, 2026 at the Historical Museum at 3 PM.


We talk about

  • Website now available, likely to sell out

  • Tickets and /or donations through website

  • About the program and performers

  • Nature of live music, chamber music



The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1713-livearts-string-quartet-concert-may-17-04-06-26/

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LiveArts String Quartet https://www.liveartsstringquartet.org/ 


Press release link - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/the-livearts-string-quartet-returns-to.html 


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