Travel the trails of Franklin County through acres of farmland and forests. Trek back to frontier settlements and forts, stopovers along the Underground Railroad, and sites of Civil War raids and invasions. Woven between these stories of America’s history are the verdant, rolling hills and azure skies, old-fashioned ice cream parlors, bakeries with shoo-fly pies and sticky buns; orchards with succulent sweet peaches in July and crisp, juicy apples in October; theatres and inns, meandering trails and streams, ski slopes and golf courses, and charming towns where people still smile, stop, and speak.
FCVB’s Scary Mini Movie Contest
Franklin County Visitors Bureau and FCVB-TV want to have some Halloween fun with the first freaky, creepy, very eerie, Boo! Scary Mini Movie Contest. First prize is $250. Two honorable mentions of $100 will be awarded, also. Have a little spooky fun and win a little...
Look to the Sky Lunch & Learn: Fall’s Migrating Birds
Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on September 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, for Look to the Sky Lunch & Learn: Discovering Fall’s Migrating Birds. It seems sudden. The heat and humidity of long summer days are replaced by cool, shorter evenings. The sky is so blue...
Fall Wee Wonders Series For Preschoolers
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute is offering a fall series of six outdoor nature programs for preschoolers in September and October. Designed for pre-K children ages 2.5 to 5, the Wee Wonders programs will run on Wednesdays, Sept. 25, October 2, 9, 16,...
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The Underground Railroad was an important part of our nation’s history, and Franklin County was a key stop in the quest for freedom.
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Explore Centuries of Military History on the Franklin County Military Trail
Take a tour of Franklin County’s centuries of history on the Franklin County Military Trail.
On The Move in Franklin County
Outdoors in Franklin County…wander roads less traveled. Fish cool, clear waters. Watch sunrises and sunsets. Discover the beauty of Franklin County in every season. On The Move in Franklin County is waiting to help you explore seasons of outdoor fun!
Franklin Fresh Food & Dining Guide
Franklin County freshness is unbeatable! With such an abundance of fresh food and fantastic dining experiences, Franklin County is a favorite of food lovers. Taste your way across the county and be sure to take some freshness home to enjoy.
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