Franklin County Historical Society

Get the latest updates to the 2017 Silent Auction here!

 

Auction will be held at the Annual History Fair on Saturday, October 15 at the Union Senior Center at 1329 Union Ave, off Independence from 1-4. Items must be paid for and picked up that day. Cash or Check is accepted.

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I will add photos of some items closer to the date.

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To donate an item to the auction, please contact Lynn Wagner at franklincountyhistorical@gmail.com 

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Some of the great items we have so far are (click on the underlined words to company links):

Ancestry.com DNA kit and Annual World Deluxe Membership a $379 value

An Air Force Photo Album- perfect holiday gift for your favorite servicemember or veteran.

4 passes to the Missouri Bontanical Gardens

Annual subscriptions to the New Haven Independent News and Sullivan Independent News

A Family Tree Cross Stitch kit

A Rt. 66 Framed Print

4 passes to the Magic House

BioMat Session from The Witchery

Vegan Cookbook from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds aka rareseeds.com

Cookbook from Baker Creek

Huge Heirloom Seeds pack from Baker Creek

Family Tree Necklace from Strut Your Charm

Couples Trust Kit with support from Tucker Allen Estate Planning Attorneys a $1750 value

4 passes to St. Jordan Creek Winery Haunted Mystery Maze

**A 1-year Genealogy Gems Premium Membership provided by Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems at www.genealogygems.com, where you can listen to the free Genealogy Gems Podcast. Premium Membership includes access to Lisa's most popular classes on video and genealogy podcast episodes exclusively for members. (made possible by author Sunny Morton)**

Tailgating package from Vess Soda, Old Vienna, and Precious Pigs

Gift Certificate to Planet Sub in Union or Bourbon

VIP Brewery Tour for 10 people at Schlafly Tap Room

Lake Ozark Helicopters Gift Certificate

Vess Soda TShirt for the biggest fan! Made in St. Louis since 1916! 

Artisan Made Ladel from Pat McCarty

Artisan Backet from Pat McCarty

Booze Basket from Kara Brown

St. Louis Cardinals 2018 Ticket Voucher for 2 tickets 

Gift Basket from Fidelity Communications with Smithsonian Civil War box? DVDs? Hmm...

Mexican Tablecloth brought back from Mexico by Carmell Waters

Beaded Necklace from Cheryl Enke

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We will have a few more items the day of the event. Come down and check them all out and grab a hot dog from the Cub Scouts! 

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2017 Past Events:

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Dec 9th Christmas luncheon honoring the Korean War Veterans

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Sept 11th 6:30pm Jennifer Crider of Gray Summit will do a presentation on the healing powers of stones, herbs, and more. Visit her page for The Witchery on Facebook!

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Oct 21st 9am Tour of Boone Township with Glen Blesi. Tour to include Old Argo Presbyterian Church, Spring Bluff, and Elmont. If you would like to attend, please call Carole Howell at 636-583-3247. We will do a Bring Your Own Lunch at the church. It is going to be a good day!

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Aug 14th 6:30pm

Monthly meeting will be held at the old courthouse in Union on the 3rd floor. Guest speaker will be former Franklin County Sheriff Gary Toelke (Ret.). This is not the same talk he recently gave at ECC. This is a free event and open to the public. RSVP here, but not required. 

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July 12, 2017 We participated in the Franklin County Youth Fair Parade! Did you see us?

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March 12, 2017: Jeffriesberg Presentation

Suzanne Paulter has deep roots in Jeffriesburg and will share photos and stories along with the history of the community. The presentation is not just about Jeffriesburg but includes why many Greman people left Germany,how they came, why they settled in this area and how early communities developed. Details will also be shared of the local impact of the Civil War ,the area churches,schools,stores, post office, blacksmith , shops, railroad and tornado

https://www.facebook.com/events/405405996480942/

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April 8th- Book Signing with Sandy Becker-Gurnow

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April 22nd- Book Signing with Ed Gelhert

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