Regular Hours: Saturdays 10-1, Sundays 1-4

Admission is free but donations are very appreciated.

Revolutionaries in White: A Look across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion (Continuing from June)

Brides didn't always wear white, but in the 19th century, a number of factors combined to make that the preferred color choice. Today, white remains dominant for American brides as well as for brides in many other lands. Revolutionaries in White will display gowns spanning from the 19th to the 21st century, offering insights into rapid social changes, with groupings that include multi-generational family gowns and the unique 1946 Parachute Dress with its spectacular 13-foot train.

Sunday, July 12, Second Sunday Speaker Series: `Looking Back at Franklin's 1976 Federal Bicentennial,' by Jim Johnston.

Jim Johnston, a retired Franklin history teacher and author, was also deeply involved with getting the town's 1976 Federal Bicentennial celebration off the ground and making sure it was successful. The museum will show some of its historic images of the event and Jim, always an entertaining speaker, will share stories, kudos, and maybe a few brickbats regarding the town's celebration of half-a-century ago.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central St., Franklin. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508-560-3786. Visit us online, https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org.