Franklin Historical Society-- Franklin, New Hampshire
The Franklin Historical Society was incorporated in 1981 to study and preserve the history of Franklin.
Housed in the Historic Webster Tay/House, a part of Daniel Webster's "Elms Farm" from 1799-1855, later the New Hampshire Orphanage from 1871-1959, the Society meets on the first Thursday of the month from April through November.
View or Print Directions to the Webster/Tay House
21 Holy Cross Rd
For the Society, it has been a fine year, with good attendance for meetings, welcoming some new members into the fold, and a steady stream of new acquisitions for its ever burgeoning collections, stimulating new research and a greater appreciation of the perpetual learning curve while investigating and preserving history. To celebrate another successful year, the Society will host its (now) traditional Holiday Potluck dinner at Thompson Hall (Congregational-Christian Church meeting hall) on Sunday, December 8th, from 4 pm (set-up and social hour) to 7 pm. With dinner at 5 pm. The turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, and Carlton Ham punch will already be there, but the rest is up to you! Please also consider bringing non-perishable items to be added to the Church’s donation to the Food Pantry to help those less fortunate. All are welcome—members, family and friends. Tis the season to share!
Our Society Cookbook, $12, available online at Lulu.com, or from the Society.
MEMBER PRICE: $10, from the Society.
The verbal history book “Echoes from the Mills” has been reprinted by the Society and is now available for only $15. Also available, NEW! is a 13 1/2 by 23 1/2 copy of the 1890 map of Webster Lake, with a legend identifying businesses (ice houses) and owners of homes around the lake. Suitable for framing! On card stock for only $10. Please click on “Contact” and fill out the required information if you are interested in obtaining copies.
For those wishing to communicate or send dues, donations, or packages via the US Postal service, please use the Society’s mailing address of
PO Box 43,
Franklin, NH 03235.
The Society DOES NOT accept mail deliveries at the Holy Cross Road address, the use of which could cause the mail to be returned or delayed.