Bridal Exhibit Continues

Thanks to popular demand, Franklin Historical Museum is holding over its popular Bridal Gown Exhibit, Something Old and Something New, through August! See gowns worn by Franklin-area brides in a range of fashions throughout the decades, from the late 1800s right up to the 2000s. Bridal photography and ephemera are also on display. Each of the more than 30 gowns carries with it a unique story. The Bridal Exhibit continues through Saturday, August 30.

Sun. August 10--Second Sunday Speaker Series:  A Deep Dive into the Rayner Postcard Collection

The Rayner Postcard Collection is one of the most important collections of postcards of Franklin, currently in the collection of the Franklin Public Library. Historical Commission Chair, Alan Earls will show as many of the 100-plus postcard, some in color and some in black and white, dating from the late 19th century to about 1970. The program starts at 1:15. The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free. Due to the presence of the Bridal Exhibit, seating is somewhat limited.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.(except as noted above) and Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Verify Labor Day hours at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com. When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry.  Questions? Contact Alan Earls at (508) 560 3786.