Comments on: Guides to Historical Research

By: Olsson

Olsson — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:30:23 +0000

Hello Karen, the best I can suggest is to check online. We do not have those documents at the museum. Sorry

By: Karen McManus

Karen McManus — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:41:27 +0000

I am researching the Bernard S. McManus family that lived and farmed in Franklin from 1879-1924. In particular trying to locate his naturalization papers which would have happened before 1910. Do you know if naturalization records of that time are held by the county or state? Thank you for any leads you can provide.

By: Olsson

Olsson — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:13:59 +0000

Yes, we have many years and I believe if not all during that time period, then at least most, possibly missing 1930, but I’ll double check.

By: Deirdre Carney

Deirdre Carney — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:07:38 +0000

Do you hold copies of yearbooks from Franklin High School? Looking for years 1930-1936.

By: Olsson

Olsson — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 00:40:01 +0000

Hello Jeffrey, it was the Grace Universalist Church and it was a beautiful building and such a shame that it is gone. From what I know Dean Academy was founded by Dr. Oliver Dean and he also established the Universalist Church. The First Universalist Society is still in existence in Franklin and they may have information that may be helpful to you.

By: Jeffrey Feingold

Jeffrey Feingold — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 18:19:56 +0000

I would like to write a poem about a church that once stood on the corner of Main and School Street opposite the Franklin Library. It was demolished in the summer of 1967. Do you know anything about that church? It’s denomination?
It was demolished to make room for the Dean College library.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Jeff

By: Olsson

Olsson — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:36:29 +0000

Joan, the museum is open Saturdays 10am-1pm; Sundays 1pm-4pm and Thursdays 5pm-8pm. (We are closed Thursday evenings during winter months) Feel free to stop in any time during normal business hours. We are open to the public and free of charge. If you have specific dates that you are traveling, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

By: Nick Martins

Nick Martins — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 23:59:20 +0000

Your Exhibit on Horace Mann seems very interesting. I am conducting research for a National History Day project and am wondering if you have any vital information for a biography about Horace Mann and his legacy, Thanks.

By: Joan J. Colla

Joan J. Colla — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:54:59 +0000

Is your museum open to the public at all times during operation hours? I am from Wisconsin and would like to plan a trip to do some research on family born in Franklin in the 1800’s. Who would i contact to plan my trip? Thank you!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:07:21 +0000

Hi Andrew, thanks for your query. You can reach out to the Treasurer/Collector’s office at 508-520-4950. They will be able to help you.