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Franklin Area Historical Society, Franklin, OH

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We collect and tell the stories about the history of Franklin and Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio.

10/31/2026

10/25/2026

The Masquerade Mystery was solved last night at the Harding Museum.
Thanks to all of our participants and volunteers for a fun evening.

10/17/2026

The Harding Museum will be open TODAY from 12 -3. This is the first day of open volunteer time. If you would like to help, we have projects available for you to do. Every third Saturday from 12-3.

10/12/2026

The Harding Museum is a great place for a holiday party. Family, business, friends. Reasonable rental rate and a unique experience that supports preserving our history. See www.franklinohhist.org for more information.

10/10/2026

The Log Cabin Post Office will be open tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 10 from 9 am to 12 noon at 475 S. River St, Franklin, Ohio. 937-746-8295.

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our cemetery tours! We had a great time sharing stories about some of the famous and infamous folks buried at Woodhill Cemetery and just spending time with people who love local history!

We hope to see you at some of our other events!

09/25/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆: 𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙊𝙒 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝟱 𝗽.𝗺.

Join us tomorrow at the Harding Museum for old-fashioned fun and games! Franklin Area Historical Society is excited to welcome children and families to participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on Saturday, September 26. Join us at the Harding Museum, 302 Park Ave., Franklin, Noon to 5 p.m.

We are excited to be one of 150 museums worldwide who are participating.

Our World: Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon’s Our World global initiative to inspire kids and provide them with tools to activate their individual and collective agency.

As part of a network of more than 300 ACM member children’s museums who reach millions of families in North America, and the more than 1,000 museums participating in Museums for All, a national access initiative that ACM manages, Franklin Area Historical Society is a vital collaborator in the Our World: Worldwide Day of Play.

This event is free and open to all!

09/25/2026

𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟯

Step into Franklin’s past at Woodhill Cemetery. Discover the stories of local military figures, celebrated Franklinites, and other unforgettable residents laid to rest there.

This October, join the Franklin Area Historical Society for two fascinating walking tours through some of the cemetery’s oldest sections. Along the way, you’ll hear compelling stories about the notable, famous—and perhaps infamous—people who helped shape the community.

Come prepared to explore: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours are open to those who are 16+.

Each tour features different stories, so make the most of the experience by attending both. Admission is $10 per person for one tour or $15 for both.

Reserve your spot by September 28. Advance registration through Zeffy is required. See the link below. Those with questions about alternate ways to register may email [email protected].

Parking and meeting-location details will be provided after you register.

Explore the stories behind Woodhill Cemetery’s headstones on a guided walking tour. Learn how Franklin’s residents lived, worked, and shaped our community, as…

09/19/2026

The Log Cabin Post Office will be open tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 am to 12 noon at 475 S. River St, Franklin, Ohio. 937-746-8295.

Address

302 Park Avenue
Franklin, OH
45005

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

(937) 746-8295

Website

https://franklinohhist.org/

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