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

Sunday, Oct. 11, 1:15 p.m., Odyssey in the Wilderness Revisited: Highlights and personalities from nearly 250 years of Franklin History

This month, our `Second Sunday Speaker' is James C. Johnston Jr., a long-time Franklin educator, historian, and author of the award-winning "Odyssey in the Wilderness," a history of Franklin written for the town's 200th birthday, in 1978. Jim will share notable content from the book as well as other personalities, stories, and anecdotes drawn from a lifetime lived in the City Known as the Town of Franklin. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

Sunday, Oct. 18, How the Democrats Lost America, 1:15 p.m.

On Sunday, Oct. 18, local author Scott Ferson will discuss his new book, "How the Democrats Lost America: Making Sense of the 2024 Election and the Future of American Politics." Come join a lively, non-partisan talk about the current disconnect in our country with national politics, and specifically the Democratic Party's disconnect. Ferson is a Democrat political consultant and faculty member at Stonehill College in Easton. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Thursday, Oct. 29, Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, 7-9 p.m., $5, cash only at door

Jeff Belanger's ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. The premier storyteller pulls from 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows.

Space is limited.

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