Franklin Historical Society Video Links
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- Historical Events
- Fenian Raid reenactment, 1959 * Home movie of highlights, filmed on 8mm, later converted to VHS, still later converted to DVD.
- Moving the Franklin Historical Log Cabin 1993 * Live footage of the Log Cabin being moved to its present location.
- Franklin VT Bicentennial Parade, 1989 * Home video of the Parade.
- Franklin VT Church Suppers 1990 * VHS camcorder videos filmed by Rene Durenleau in 1990.
- Franklin VT Chicken BBQ 1991 * VHS camcorder videos filmed by Rene Durenleau in 1991.
- Franklin VT Ice Cream Social 1991 * VHS camcorder videos filmed by Rene Durenleau in 1991.
- Franklin VT Memorial Day 1991 * VHS camcorder videos filmed by Rene Durenleau in 1991.
- Franklin VT Town Meeting 1991 * VHS camcorder videos filmed by Rene Durenleau in 1991.
- Narrated Walk-through Video of Franklin Central School November 15th, 1992 * This video was made by Dwight Tatro just days before the classrooms were emptied and the building was torn down.
- Franklin Homestead: Origins & Early Years * In the early 1990s, the people of Franklin began a project to build housing for elderly Franklin residents. This is an interview with Hugh Gates of Franklin, who was the driving force behind this project, telling of the origin and early days.
- Video of the Franklin Town Clock being wound. * This video is part of the "History of the Franklin Town Clock" found on our"Franklin History Pages".
- Presentations and Staged Events
- The Orphan Trains * A presentation by Dr. Dan Bean telling about the Orphan Trains, particularly the ones that came to Vermont.
- The Spirits of Franklin 2018 * A presentation performed by members of the Franklin Historical Society.
- The Spirits of Franklin 2023 * A presentation performed by members of the Franklin Historical Society.
- 2020 Memorial Days parades * Compilation of photos from 2014-15&17
- >Saint Mary's Church 1916 Time Capsule * Live footage of the removal of the Saint Mary's Church cornerstone to access the time capsule.
- Histories: Oral, Video, Media
- >David and Doc Samson 09/13/2001 * David Samson and Dr. Olin Samson were interviewed on September 13, 2001.
- >Oral History Interviews * In the late 1960s, elder residents of Franklin, VT, were interviewed. These are their memories of the past. Marjorie Dewing speaks of the railroad in Franklin, Dolf Dewing tells about farming, Martha Towle relates anecdotes about the schools in Franklin, Mae Gates recalls the moving of the Log Cabin, and Elbridge Pierce talks about growing up in Franklin.
- >Deforest Manley Interview, July 5th 2001 * Deforest Manley, 91, a lifelong resident of Franklin, Vermont, was interviewed in his home on July 5th, 2001, by 'Nat' Worman. Deforest shares memories of life in Franklin in general, and specifically his life there.
- >Gilbert & Betty Dewing interview, May 4th, 2022 * On May 4th, 2022, Pam Greene, Rae Laitres, and Dave Bennion, of the Franklin Historical Society, interviewed Gilbert and Betty Dewing, focusing on their memories of their early education in Franklin, and Betty's years teaching.
- >Imogene Rainville interview, January 27, 2023 * On January 27, 2023, Pam Greene, Rae Laitres, and Dave Bennion, of the Franklin Historical Society, interviewed Imogene Rainville about her life in Franklin as a child and then as a farm wife and mother of twelve. Due to the lenght of the interview, it has been divided into two parts. This is part one.
- >Imogene Rainville interview, January 27, 2023 * On January 27, 2023, Pam Greene, Rae Laitres, and Dave Bennion, of the Franklin Historical Society, interviewed Imogene Rainville about her life in Franklin as a child and then as a farm wife and mother of twelve. Due to the lenght of the interview, it has been divided into two parts. This is part two.
- >Helen Dever, Hilda Hendrickson, & Carol Gerard interview, July 13, 2023 * On July 13th, 2023, Brian Rainville interviewed three long time Lake Carmi campers, Helen Dever, Hilda Hendrickson, & Carol Gerard.
- >Hugh and Cynthia Gates interview, July 13, 2023 * On July 13th, 2023, Brian Rainville interviewed Hugh and Cynthia Gates, long time residents of Franklin.
- >Ruth Hayes interview, July 13th, 2023 * On July 15th, 2023, Brian Rainville interviewed Ruth Hayes, a long time Lake Carmi camper.
- >Franklin Community Tea, May 1, 1991, Mrs. Shepard’s room. * These videos of the “Community Teas” were a chance for students to learn about the Town of Franklin, VT from those who had grown up there.
- >Franklin Community Tea, May 1, 1991, Mrs. Malone’s room * These videos of the “Community Teas” were a chance for students to learn about the Town of Franklin, VT from those who had grown up there.
- >Franklin Community Tea, May 1, 1991, Mrs. Andersen’s room * These videos of the “Community Teas” were a chance for students to learn about the Town of Franklin, VT from those who had grown up there.
- >OOP-PIK Home-built Airplane * René Durenleau was born December 31, 1926 and died April 7, 2006. He went to school in Franklin, VT, and Highgate, VT. He designed and built an airplane that was registered on June 30, 1987. This video follows the plane’s progress from beginning to flight.
- >People of Franklin, Vermont, 1947 to 1949 * This video contains assorted scenes in and around Franklin, Vermont. It was shot using a home, "film" movie camera, so there is no audio. The film was later transferred to VHS, and still later to DVD. It gives a look at life in rural Vermont in the late 1940s.
- >Franklin highlights from "1st Republic ~ 14th Star" * "1st Republic ~ 14th Star" was the WCAX-TV Bicentennial Project. This video features selected clips focussing on the Town of Franklin, in Franklin County, Vermont. The clips were taken from the VHS tapes of the segment focussing on Franklin County and are used with permission from WCAX.
- >This Place in History: Franklin Town Hall's Curtain * In this latest installment of This Place In History, Vermont Historical Society Executive Director and ABC 22 & Fox 44 Anchor Mike Hoey head up to Franklin, Vermont, where they meet up with Dave Bennion to learn about Franklin's Town Hall, and one of the artistic treasures within: a gorgeous hand-painted curtain, painted by Ray Hefflon.
- >This Place in History: Franklin Telephone Company * Founded in the 1890s to improve communication between a dry-goods store and a train station, the company is still in business today.
- >This Place in History: Franklin's Historic Log Cabin * Built in 1877, Franklin's Log Cabin is a wonderfully preserved piece of Vermont life. Now in its third location and owned by the Franklin Historical Society, it shows visitors a glimpse into what life would have been like when it was used between the late 1800s and 1950s. Vermont Historical Society Executive Director Steve Perkins and ABC 22 & Fox 44 Anchor Mike Hoey continue their visit to Franklin to check it out.