Franklin Historical Society-- Franklin, New Hampshire
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In February, little occurs except monitoring the Webster/Tay, completing the inventorying of past donations, and other usual off-season responsibilities. As the Society does not hold monthly meetings where business items can be discussed during the winter, February is also deemed a “catch-up and prepare” month for the Directors and Officers. Therefore, there is an annual get-together to determine a slate of elected positions to be presented to the membership in May, as well as discussions on fundraisers, potential programs and events, and other matters related to the sustainability of the Society. With the help of Glenn Morrill, arrangements are secured to hold the meeting at Thompson Hall, which is much warmer then the Webster/Tay, which is heated only enough to keep the pipes from freezing and the building from suffering cold related damage. This year the meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 6 pm, with a weather date of the 19th. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those wishing to get more involved in an elected capacity, or simply to be part of any deliberations. Only members can vote, but open discussions are always encouraged.
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
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.