Events

Furnishings inside the Sheehan-Godsell Cabin
Furnishings inside the Sheehan-Godsell Cabin
Third grade students receive a day's education in the Whelan School from teacher Luanne Burdick.
Third grade students receive a day's education in the Whelan School from teacher Luanne Burdick.
Guests mingle in the Old Town Hall between Christmas services in the Chapel.
Guests mingle in the Old Town Hall between Christmas services in the Chapel.

Open House in Legend Park

Sunday, July 4th, 2010
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Visitors to Franklin's July 4th Celebration are invited to tour the four historic buildings in Legend Park. Members of the Franklin Historical Society will be present to give you an overview of each building's history in the community--Whelan School, Sheehan-Godsell Cabin, the Old Town Hall and St. Peters Chapel. The Historical Society will also host Open Houses in conjunction with the Summer Concert series in Legend Park on the following dates between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.:
Sunday, June 27
Sunday, July 11
Sunday, August 1
Sunday, August 22

Third Annual Oktoberfest

Thursday, October 28
5 to 8 p.m.
Root River Center, 7220 W. Rawson Ave.
Join us in sampling a wide variety of microbrews and wines and participate in our silent auction and raffles. Music and hors d' oeuvres are included--all for just $25 a person. Proceeds go towards the Franklin Historical Society building fund.

Christmas in St. Peters Chapel

Saturday, December 11
Services at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Begin the holiday season by attending one of the three nondenominational church services sponsored by the Franklin Historical Society in the cozy confines of St. Peters Chapel where you will be surrounded by the warmth of fellowship and a wood burning stove. You are invited to stop in the Old Town Hall for refreshments on your way to or from the chapel and view our museum artifacts.