Beginning in 1969, the Franklin Historical Society, City of Franklin and Franklin Bicentennial Commission have partnered to dismantle, move and reconstruct several locally historic buildings to Lions Legend Park, creating a “historic village.” The district includes the Sheehan-Godsell Cabin, Franklin’s first European-style log cabin, built in 1836; the Old Town Hall, which opened in 1886; the Whelan School, built in 1878, was one of seven late 19th century schools to educate Franklin’s children; St. Peter’s Chapel, erected in 1869; the 1891 smokehouse from the Herman Delikat farm; the two-seat outhouse from the Fred Ludwig homestead, built in 1908; and an 1880s barn which is being reconstructed and slated for opening in July 2018. These living museums are key components of the Franklin Historical Society’s commitment to educational and community enrichment.