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The images and stories of our history, many of them thanks to present and past residents who shared them with us. Join us in celebrating Franklin's past.

The Franklin Township Historical Commission was established by the Township in 2002 to identify Franklin's historic resources, to research and record the history of the Township, to create an awareness of that history, and to advise Township boards and officials about Franklin's historic resources.

10/23/2026

The New London Area Historical Society and Franklin Township Historical Commission are co-hosting a free talk by Tim Barnekov entitled "Dam Busters: The Women Who Preserved White Clay Creek" in the New London Township Building on November 17 at 7 PM. The flier describing it is attached.

09/01/2026

Just a reminder, Franklin Township is Celebrating America's 250th on Sept. 12, 2026, in Crossan Park, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come out for the history and come out for the fun: There will be prizes in the Ben and Betsy Lookalike Contest. See the attached for more info.

08/30/2026

The New London Area Historical Society and Franklin Township Historical Commission are co-hosting a free talk entitled "Common Soldier - Uncommon Hero" in the New London Township Building on September 15 at 7 PM. The flier describing it is attached.

08/07/2026

Franklin Township, Kemblesville PA will celebrate America's 250 on September 12, in Crossan Park, from 11am to 3pm. We will have a Ben Franklin impersonator, a community reading and signing of the Declaration, music, food, vendors, and information on historical and other topics, and more activities.

05/05/2026

The New London Area Historical Society and Franklin Township Historical Commission are co-hosting a free talk entitled "Suspected of Independence: Thomas McKean and America's Revolution" in the New London Township Building on May 19th at 7 PM. The flier describing it is attached.

03/04/2026

The New London Area Historical Society and Franklin Township Historical Commission are co-hosting a free talk entitled "Potters and 'Potts'" in the New London Township Building on March 17th at 7 PM. The flier describing it is attached.

11/04/2025

Historical Talk in New London

The New London Area Historical Society is hosting a talk on Neaby Gems: Local History Museums, with a focus on Dave Porter's museum on Chester County history and Scott Steele's museum on West Grove history. Cosponsored by the Franklin Township Historical Museum, the talk will be held in the New London Township Building on November 18 at 7 PM, and the flier describing it is attached. Please join us!

10/14/2025

09/13/2025

Upcoming Historical Talk in New London

The New London Area Historical Society and the Franklin Township Historical Commission invite you to join them for a talk by Jack Hill on the Pomeroy & Newark Railroad, on September 16, at 7 PM, in the New London Township Building. The talk is free, and all are welcome -- More details in the attached image of the flier.

05/09/2025

The New London Area Historical Society and Franklin Township Historical Commission are co-hosting a free talk entitled "Renovating the Avondale Railroad Station" in the New London Township Building on May 20 at 7 PM. The flier describing it is attached. Please join us!

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Kemblesville, PA
19350

Website

https://history.franklintownship.us/

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