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
Heading into June, and hopefully warmer, more friendly weather, the program of the month will be “The Odd Fellows and Burleigh Hall before the Condo Conversion”. Featuring photos taken of the third floor replete with original light fixtures, theatrical electric dimmer, and fabulous scenic backdrops for the performance space. The slideshow will begin at 7 pm, Thursday June 5th, at the Society’s Museum, 21 Holy Cross Road, Webster Place. Directions are on the Society’s website, and all are welcome. There is no admission charge. The regular business and board meeting, to which all attendees are cordially invited, will commence right after the presentation and light refreshments.
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.