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
Thursday, September 5, at 7 pm, an intriguing program of “Mystery Photos” (this is a change from the originally scheduled program) with a tantalizing peek at hidden treasures in the Franklin Public Library’s archives, will illuminate the evening. The presentation will be followed by light refreshments, then the regular business meeting of the Society, and finish with the drawing of the lucky winners’ names in the Scavenger Hunt! The event is free and all are welcome. Please note that due to ongoing construction at the campus, parking is either in the lot behind the Webster/Tay building, or completely off the pavement along Holy Cross Road. Some additional spaces may be available at the far end of the buildings.
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.
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.