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Monday, December 9, 2024
Jefferson Elementary Ornament Sale - Orders Close Dec 10, 2024
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Franklin Historical Museum: Second Sunday Speaker Series features the return of Dennis Sardella - Nov 13
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Franklin Historical Museum: Fire Dept celebrate 150 years, ladybug Christmas ornaments for sale
Congratulations to the Franklin Fire Department who recently celebrated 150 years of service to our town. We want to thank FFD for letting us borrow the 1909 hand drawn pumper to display in front of the museum on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in June.
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1909 hand drawn pumper |
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Franklin Fire Department recently celebrated 150 years of service |
Visit our gift shop for a unique variety of Franklin theme items including our newest hot gift, the Ladybug Christmas Ornament, celebrating Franklin's place in Massachusetts legislative history. Be sure to get one for yourself and any friends who love Franklin. A thoughtful gift for friends and family living out of town. The gift shop is run by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
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Ladybug Christmas Ornament |
The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.
You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038
Friday, June 10, 2022
Shop for Christmas in June? Why not, it is the new Ladybug ornament!
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Shop for Christmas in June? Why not, it is the new Ladybug ornament! |
Recall that the Historical Museum will host a LiveARTS concert Saturday morning and the Second Sunday Speaker Series on Sunday as part of the weekend ArtWALK activities! https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/franklin-cultural-district-artwalk.html
Friday, November 19, 2021
Holiday Gift Dilemma? Check out the ornaments on sale at the Historical Museum gift shop
Historical Museum gift shop Stop by the Historical Museum gift shop for fun Franklin inspired gifts. From the beautiful ornaments of the Franklin Library and the Watering Trough, to mugs, pillows, note cards, and more. Looking for stocking stuffers?
Visit the Gift Shop’s Lady Bug Corner and discover the Lady Bug’s connection to Franklin.
Lady Bug Corner
Hosted by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum, the gift shop is open museum hours Saturday mornings 10 AM - 1 PM and Sunday afternoons 1 PM - 4 PM.
Shop local! #thinkFranklinFirst #ShopFranklin
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Franklin Historical Museum: December Schedule & tree Ornaments for sale
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Franklin Historical Museum Holiday Ornament Sale: Oct 10, 11, 12
When: October 10th, 11th, and 12th
Where: Historical Museum - 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA
What Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Please join the Franklin Historical Museum for their first Drive-Up Holiday Ornament Sale!
*This will be a drive-up event, anyone interested in purchasing ornaments will be able to purchase at the Historical Museum without leaving your car!