A Mother Town-Daughter Town Birthday Conversation Sunday PM

`A mother's advice is often worth heeding, at least that's always been the claim. When it comes to a mother town (Wrentham, founded 1673) and its daughter town, (Franklin, separately incorporated in 1778) the advice is likely to be not only good but very relevant.

Wrentham is wrapping up an elaborate set of community events and activities timed to the town's 350th birthday and, coincidentally, Franklin is just a few years shy of marking its 250th year of municipal life.

The Franklin Historical Museum Second Sunday Speaker Series, November 12, features Ed Goddard, head of the Wrentham 350 Committee. He will share information on the committee formation, fundraising, merchandising and events over the past year that have energized the town's citizens and businesses.

Events throughout the year have included a Brunch at the Senior Center, St. Patrick's Day Celebration, William Sweatt Day, the town's Birthday Party on the common, their Grand Parade, the Time Capsule Burial and their upcoming Gala Ball scheduled for December at Lake Pearl Ballroom. Ed will present photos of their various events, the ins and outs of planning, and hopefully share lessons learned.

Historians will know Franklin was once part of Wrentham, known as Wrentham's Western Precinct, before breaking off and establishing our own town in 1778. This event will be of interest to all who want to wish our neighbors a Happy Birthday and specifically to any civic minded folks from Franklin interested in learning more about Wrentham's celebration as we look ahead to our 250th in just a few short years.

Help give a warm welcome to our neighbors and join the event on Sunday November 12. Doors open 1:00PM and presentation starts at 1:15. Admission is always free.

When attending a museum event, please consider donating a non-perishable food item to be collected at the museum and donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.