Preserving local history

The Franklin Historical Society and the Ashbel Woodward Museum goal is always to preserve our own local history.

The ways we work to preserve local history

Education:

We work to present programs at the museum and other locations in town to teach the public about our history and how Franklin has played an important role in history. We have lively presentations, living history events, reenactments, exhibits, and more.

Documentation/Research

We work to research and document local landmarks and historical locations in our own backyard.

Oral Histories

The history is not always objects, or in structures. Very often the history is with individuals. Their experiences and memories are what put life into those old objects and buildings. Over the years we have been actively collecting these oral histories and stories that help color the landscape of Franklin. If you have some stories to tell or know someone who does please contact us.

Artifacts:

FHS holds an extensive eclectic collection of Franklin history that expands centuries

The museum holds a collection of artifacts that fit within Dr Woodward's lifetime

The Franklin School House Collection is an extensive collection of Franklin's school district since the beginning