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Current Events for 2024

for the Franklin County Historical Society

The Franklin County Historical Society
Annual History Fair

The annual history fair will be at the Union Knights of Columbus on October 6, 2024 from 12:00-4:00 pm.

Free Event!

Our annual History Fair is upon us! Join us for a great day of history, food, and fun. This is a free event open to the public. Learn about local history from almost 20 vendors. Food is available for purchase thanks to the Jeffriesburg 4H. And we will also have a silent auction again this year. All proceeds from the silent auction and monetary donations go directly to the Franklin County Historical Society. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Vendors include St. Clair History Museum, Red Cedar Inn Museum, Patty Eggers, DAR, Four Rivers Genealogy Society, Auntie Jen's Family Trees, Washington Historical Society, and many more!

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Book Signing Event

Amazon Best Selling Author:
DeWayne Landwehr

Please join us on October 16 at 2PM for a short talk about the newest book by DeWayne Landwehr, "Spark of Revolution". All five of his books will be available for purchase, including his signature, and a portion of proceeds will go toward supporting the museum. The short talk will include some historical information that you may not know.

Monthly Meetings

Meetings are 3rd Sunday at 2pm at 209 E Main, Union MO, unless otherwise noted on our Facebook page. If you would like to check out a meeting and see about becoming a member, we invite you to attend.

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Upcoming Meetings and Themes:

March 6th Opens for 2024 Season

March 9th Open House for New Season

March 17 - Show and Tell

  • Bring something from home to share with everyone after the meeting

  • Could be anything from Franklin County or your family

April 21 - UFO (Unidentified Family Objects)

  • We all have some items, photos, etc. in our collections that we know nothing about

  • Bring your items or photos in for some help identifying them

May 19 - GAR history in Franklin County

  • Jen Rickards will give a small presentation on the history of the Grand Army of the Republic in Franklin County and in general

  • If you have information about the GAR in Franklin County, contact Jen Rickards at auntiejen82@yahoo.com

June 9 - Elections

  • It's Election time! There will be a display/presentation about elections and politicians in Franklin County

July 21 - Stories from the Ville

  • Bring your stories from the Ville to share at our next meeting. Towns include Robertsville, Villa Ridge, etc.

  • President Lynn Wagner will have some special stories of her own.

August 18 - Letters & Diaries

  • Jen Rickards will talk about Letters & Diaries, their historical importance, and if they can be trusted

  • On display will be some letters from her collection along with letters from the Historical Society

September 15 - Scenic Regional Library Presentation

October 20 - Haunted History

Dec 15th- Member Christmas Party 2PM- bring a dish and $10 gift if you would like to play the gift exchange game.

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Location: Union Senior Center

1329 Union Ave, Union, MO 63084-1270, United States
Date: Feb 24th Doors open at 6, trivia at 7
Games, silent auction, prizes, and of course lots of questions to try to stump you!
Bring your own snacks/drinks

Tables are $120 for up to 8 people. Reserve your spot by emailing franklincountyhistorical@gmail.com or text 636.283.8353. Payment methods: Cash or check (Mail checks to PO Box 293, Union MO 63084) or pay online at https://square.link/u/oVPNXPgo 

(service fee applies)

Proceeds benefit the Franklin County Historical Society at 300 E Locust in Union, MO

 

Trivia Night

Benefiting the Franklin County
Historical Society

Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Past Events:

Genealogy Class 201: The Next Step in Research

You asked, and we are delivering! The next step in Genealogy Research: Genealogy Class 201
So you've done the basics. You've started a tree, added the information, and traced back a few generations. Now what? Now it's time to get down to the nitty-gritty of the Research. That's what this class is for. Join us on June 8 from 4-6pm at 300 E Locust St in Union as President Lynn Wagner and Board Member Jen Rickards from Auntie Jen's Family Trees show you what to do next in your tree and how to do it. Reserve your seats now, space is limited.

 

Can't attend? No problem!

The class will be filmed and made available after the fact for the same price. All printouts are included as well. Watch from the comfort of your own home.

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All proceeds collected go toward the building fund. See you there!

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FCHS Members - $20.00
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Non-Members - $22.00

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Questions? Email us at franklincountyhistorical@gmail.com

The Harney Mansion Heritage Day

The Frankin County Historical Society will have a booth set up at The Harney Mansion Heritage Day on September 14 from 10 am - 4 pm.

There will be many vendors at this event ranging from historical displays, to crafting vendors. Come on out and see us!

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The Harney Mansion

332 S. Mansion St.

Sullivan, MO 

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