Franklin Schoodic Hall
About Us
The Friends of Franklin Schoodic Hall in Franklin, Maine is on a mission to save the former Maine State Grange building #420 located on Rt 182 in the heart of Franklin. The building (over 100-years-old) holds many memories for town folk and beyond. In its prime it was the home for Grange meetings, school plays, and graduations, bean suppers, Scout gatherings, family reunions and so much more. Sadly, Grange membership dwindled and the building has set vacant for 8 years. Situated between the Franklin Community Center and the Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Schoodic Hall is, indeed, looking worn and tired.
FFSH has begun work, in earnest, to bring the building back to life. We have achieved our most urgent objective which was the purchase the building from the Maine State Grange. With our ownership of the building accomplished, FFSHwill solicit funds by way of grants, fundraisers, and private donors. Functioning as a nonprofit 501c3, our goal is to restore the building, returning it again to a vital part of the community.
Ideas for future use include an indoor farmers' market, private functions, town suppers, plays, chess and cribbage tournaments, the use of a commercial kitchen, club gatherings and much more.
Please consider donating to our cause. Every dollar donated will go towards the purchase and restoration of the building. Help make the old gal shine once more.
