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Franklin Historical Museum
In Memoriam
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U{DATE: Paul's service will be at 10:00 this Saturday the 13th, at Oteri Funeral Home at 33 Cottage St. In Franklin. The service will offer anyone the opportunity to speak about what Paul meant to them.
Paul Pisani, a long-time member of the Franklin Historical Commission passed away unexpectedly in August. He was a well-liked and invaluable team member, shown above in the belfry of the Old South meeting house, assessing the feasibility of removing the bell in early 2025. He was technically gifted and made everything at the museum work better. He is greatly missed. Paul was a graduate of FHS class of 1966.
Museum Hours
Saturdays 10am-1pm
Sundays 1pm-4pm
Admission is always FREE.
Handicap parking at rear, access via an elevator is available at the back entrance of the Museum. Ring bell.
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Franklin Historical Museum
c/o Town of Franklin
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
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80 West Central St
Franklin, MA
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Historical Happenings at the Museum
Sat. Sept. 13: Join us for Cake and a Celebration of the 225th Birthday of Catharine Beecher (see below)
Yes, Saturday is the exact 225th birthday of one-time Franklin resident, Catharine Beecher, the topic of our Second Sunday talk (see below)! Stop by to visit the museum and join in a complimentary slice of cake...
Sun. Sept. 14--Second Sunday Speaker Series: Author Lee Wilson Brings Catherine Beecher to Life!
Billed as ‘The incredible untold story of how a lighthearted romantic became a pioneer advocate for women’s education,” R. Lee Wilson’s recent book, Women’s Crusader, tells the story of Catharine Beecher and of her big impact on 19th century America. Sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose book, `Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ was a bestseller, blamed by some for sparking the Civil War, Catharine at first seemed more destined for a life of domesticity than of public leadership. But a chance interaction led her into a romance with Franklin-born Alexander Metcalf Fisher, a brilliant Yale professor. However, after they became engaged, Fisher died in a tragic shipwreck that changed the focus of Catharine’s life. After living for a time in Franklin, with Fisher’s family, she emerged with a clear view of her life’s work, fighting misogyny and creating opportunities for women to get the education they needed and deserved. The story even includes a role for Franklin Horace Mann! The program starts at 1:15. The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free.
Sat. Sept. 27. Franklin Historical Museum will Participate in Harvest Festival and host ‘Karaoke, Kazoos, and Cookies’
During the Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival from 12-5, the Franklin Historical Museum will be open and offering complimentary popcorn on the front portico (for consumption outside of the museum, only, please!). Inside, we will be showing mid-century film clips from Franklin’s Chilson Collection. Come and go as you please and see if you can spot familiar landmarks as they looked 80 years ago! At 3:30 PM the Museum will convene Karaoke, Kazoos and Cookies. Join us in front of the museum in making some Joyful Noise and partake of free, complimentary cookies and water! Kazoos are provided (while they last). Musical direction by Franklin’s own Dennis Ferguson.
Volunteers wanted
If you would like to volunteer your time to act as host at the museum, please contact us at the email address below. You will be trained by a commission member and co-host with another volunteer.
We hope you can join us.
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