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

But long-before the 1988 Y at Forge Hill came into existence, the Y was a vital part of the Franklin Community that actually got its start in 1901. Joe Landry, will deliver this talk and slide show called. “The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years.”  Joe will delve into the building, the lore, the personalities and the times in which this Y -- aimed especially at the needs of young men -- was a vital community resource. The program starts at 1:15.

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

The LiveARTS String Quartet is back!! Come hear world-class musicians perform string quartet masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. Admission to this single concert is free, with voluntary donations gratefully received. Donate through the QR code 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 p.m. 

CINEMA 80, final Showing in the Italian Film Festival

In cooperation with the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Lodge, the museum will show a free Italian-themed film on Saturday Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. Check the museum website or Facebook page for changes.

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), Sunday afternoons from 1-4 p.m., and, experimentally, most Thursdays from noon to  5p.m. (ring the bell).

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Questions? Contact Alan Earls at (508) 560-3786. Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org