Franklin Historical Society

Franklin Historical Society The first Franklin settlers arrived in 1834 and overcame great challenges to help create the thriving community it is today.

The Historical Society is dedicated to preserving an appreciation of local history for educational and community enrichment.

Join us on April 18!
04/11/2026

Join us on April 18!

Pop in after the Easter Egg Hunt on April 4!
04/03/2026

Pop in after the Easter Egg Hunt on April 4!

Save the date for the next Lunch 'N Learn!
03/12/2026

Save the date for the next Lunch 'N Learn!

Upcoming Lunch 'N Learn to discuss what was going on in our area during the Revolutionary War era.
01/15/2026

Upcoming Lunch 'N Learn to discuss what was going on in our area during the Revolutionary War era.

Christmas Trees are decorated and ready for The Old Fashioned Christmas on December 6! Many thanks to Troop 37633 for t...
11/29/2025

Christmas Trees are decorated and ready for The Old Fashioned Christmas on December 6! Many thanks to Troop 37633 for trimming the Whelan School tree this week. Thanks as well to Judy and Ken Scherrer for decking the Town Hall tree.

Franklin Historical Society's Old Fashion Christmas Celebration & Open House: Saturday, December 6
11/25/2025

Franklin Historical Society's Old Fashion Christmas Celebration & Open House: Saturday, December 6

Last Lunch 'N Learn of 2025A group of twenty-two joined Barb Pforr in the one-room Whelan School House on November 19 to...
11/21/2025

Last Lunch 'N Learn of 2025

A group of twenty-two joined Barb Pforr in the one-room Whelan School House on November 19 to experience what learning was like in the early 1900's. Exact date of the black and white photo of Whelan is not known, sometime between 1910 and 1930.

There are still openings for Lunch ’N Learn, Nov. 19, "One Room Schools in Franklin.”
11/15/2025

There are still openings for Lunch ’N Learn, Nov. 19, "One Room Schools in Franklin.”

Save the date!
11/15/2025

Save the date!

21 attend October 15 Lunch 'N' LearnAuthor and historian Judeen Scherrer led noon exploration of the St. Peter's Evangel...
10/25/2025

21 attend October 15 Lunch 'N' Learn
Author and historian Judeen Scherrer led noon exploration of the St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery and the original site of the St. Peter's church. Stay tuned for information regarding the November 19 Lunch 'N' Learn.

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8050 S Legend Drive
Franklin, WI
53132

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+14144216539

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