Find the Lost Battalion and More, Memorial Day Weekend at the Franklin Historical Museum

In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, the Franklin Historical Museum will be showcasing poster displays about veterans as well as our regular displays of uniforms and memorabilia. The museum will also showcase Franklin TV videos of recent memorial services for veterans killed in the line of duty. Regular hours, Sat 10-1 and Sun 1-4 and Monday, May 27, the museum will be open after the parade, from 1-4 pm. There will also be a small informational display about the Army Air Corps pilot killed in a training incident in Franklin in 1943.

The museum is also showcasing "The Parachute Dress" -- a World War II era bridal gown made from a Japanese parachute. It is a reminder of the war as well as a key "preview" element in the Bridal exhibit that opens on June 1.

On Saturday May 25, the last Cinema 80 Silent Saturday will feature The Lost Battalion -- a 1919 American silent war film about units of the 77th Infantry Division (the "Lost Battalion") penetrating deep into the Argonne Forest of France during World War I. The film was directed by Burton L. King and features Major Charles W. Whittlesey and a number of actual soldiers from the 77th who portrayed themselves in the film. It was released July 2, 1919 in North America. The film was remade in 2001 by Russell Mulcahy. The film will be shown at 6 pm

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central St.