Franklin Historical Museum

Dozens of Military Uniforms & Items on Display​ through Nov 23 in honor of Veterans Day.​

In honor of Veterans Day, November 11, the team at the Franklin Historical Museum -- Vice Chair Jan Prentice, Commissioner Randy LaRosa, and Associate Mary O'Leary -- have pulled out all the stops to display a large collection of Franklin-associated uniforms that are anything but...

The range includes Civil War-era Grand Army of the Republic threads as well as a uniform that belonged to Edward L. "Eddie" Grant, who was a Dean grad, Harvard-trained lawyer, Major League Baseball star, and volunteer officer in the World War I American Expeditionary Force. Grant lost his life in 1918 fighting to rescue the Lost Battalion.

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Another decorated Vet who lost his life is Sgt. Pirelli (whose uniform is shown above).

Every branch of the service is represented in the display and, in addition, a World War II vintage portable reed organ of the type used to provide religious services in the field or on shipboard, is also on display.

A special opening reception is being held for Veterans at 9:15 on Thursday, Nov. 6, immediately after the commemoration for World War I serviceman, Jay Stone Davis on the Town Common. Light food and coffee will be available.

The display will also continue during regular museum hours, Saturdays from 10-1 and Sundays from 1-4 through Sunday, Nov. 23.​​​​

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Sat. Nov. 15 – The SATURDAY ‘Second Sunday Speaker Series’-- The Early Days of the Franklin YMCA

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Yes, due to scheduling issues, November’s “Second Sunday event” will be on the ‘third Saturday.’ Everyone in Franklin and vicinity knows the familiar, glistening, and modern YMCA atop Forge Hill. But long-before the 1988 Y came into existence, the Y was a vital part of the Franklin Community that actually got its start in 1901. By 1909, the Franklin  Y was in the midst of a capital campaign and only two years later, in 1911, actually opened its own new building on Emmons St.  Franklin native and acclaimed presenter, Joe Landry, will be delivering a talk and slide show called "The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years." Joe will delve into the building (which was easy to get lost in!), the lore, the personalities and the times in which this older style Y -- aimed especially at the needs of young men -- was a vital community resource. The program starts at 1:15. The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free.

 

Sun. Nov. 16 – Music at the Museum, LiveARTS String Quartet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LiveARTS String Quartet is back!! Come hear these world-class musicians perform string quartet masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms at the Franklin Historical Museum. Admission to this single concert is free, with voluntary donations gratefully received at the door.
Donate here and help the LASQ establish a regular concert series in Franklin! The museum is open for extended hours, from 1-5. The performance will begin at 3 pm and last approximately two hours. Admission is free but donations are very much encouraged..

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​Coming SOON!  December and January, New and EVEN BIGGER dioramas of Franklin's Heart, built around the New York, New Haven and Harford Railroad, Circa 1932...

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