Franklin Maine Historical Society

04/19/2026

Photos of all three storeys plus the views! It sure is looking great in our new addition to the old school!!

03/28/2026

The Franklin Historical Society thanks the citizens of Franklin for approving funds to support Society's ongoing construction.

01/30/2026

Over the next few days or weeks, we will post photos from the Fannie Blaisdell Art Show that we held last July during Franklin's Bicentennial Celebration. Mary Frances (Fannie)West was born in Franklin, Maine on March 5, 1843. She married Samuel Judson Blaisdell on November 3, 1875. They had one child, John West Blaisdell. Fannie lived in Franklin her entire life and taught art lessons at her home to women from Franklin and surrounding communities. She died in 1930. Her paintings and those of her students still hang in many local homes.

12/27/2025

In an effort to save a stamp or two, annual donation letters will only be sent out if you ask or if required based on the amount donated. Message or call Holly Green if needed! 565-5168

09/20/2025

Thank you for visiting our park, The Downeast Cowboy!

09/08/2025

FHS's 60th Anniversary Wed 9/10 7:00 PM
Speaker: Dawn Carter (Re-cap of Bicentennial) Birthday Cake - All Welcome!

08/30/2025

End of Season Program
Dawn Carter: Re-cap of Bicentennial 9/10/25 at 7:00 p.m.

08/12/2025

Program Reminder:
Aug. 13th, 7:00 P.M.
Excerpts from Dr. Cushman's Writings by Doug Bunker.

07/29/2025

07/27/2025

Program August 13th, 7:00 p.m.
Doug Bunker reading
Excerpts from Dr. Cushman's writings between 1933-1981.

07/22/2025

The sleigh is back to its resting spot and hanging out with some Fannie Blaisdell paintings. Full circle!😊