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Timeless Tales

🌟 Don't Just Read History—Live It! 🌟

Ready for a morning of magic, literature, and hands-on fun? Join us at The Franklin Theatre (419 Main Street, Franklin, TN) on the second Friday of every month for our wildly popular Timeless Tales series! This enchanting program is designed for our youngest friends (ages 1–3) and their adult loved ones. Every session turns a classic children's book into an unforgettable, full-sensory adventure. Connect with other local families and start building wonderful memories right here in Franklin!

Time to Read: Classic Stories in a Historic Setting

Step into downtown Franklin and settle in for our featured story time. We bring beloved children's literature to life with expressive, engaging read-alouds. This is more than just a story; it's a dedicated moment of connection, language development, and joy that uses our unique, historic environment as the perfect backdrop for imagination.

Hands-On Adventures: Sensory Play & Take-Home Keepsakes

Once the story ends, the real adventure begins! Every Timeless Tales event features themed, immersive activities that bring the book's world to life. This could mean splashing through a "Bear Hunt" sensory course, making a "Snow" sensory bin, or baking like Sal! We focus on sensory bins, retelling activities, and creative crafts that build fine motor skills. Best of all? Our events send registered kids home with a unique craft or even a FREE book!

Mark your calendar—2nd Friday of the month—and come be a part of the fun at Timeless Tales!

Upcoming Dates

August:

Friday 14th Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (1989) by Bill Martin Jr. - 9:00am - REGISTER - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a beloved children's book where the lowercase letters of the alphabet race up a coconut tree, fall down, and are then helped up by the uppercase letters, all in a rhythmic, rhyming chant that teachers letter recognition.

Amazon.com: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book): 9781442450707: Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, Lois Ehlert: Books
September:

Friday 11th The Very Busy Spider (1984) by Eric Carl - 9:00am - REGISTER - The Very Busy Spider is a classic children's book about a spider who diligently spins a web on a fence post while various farm animals try to distract her with invitations to play.

The Very Busy Spider: A Lift-the-Flap Book (The World of Eric Carle): Carle, Eric: 9780448444215: Amazon.com: Books
October:

Friday 9th Leaf Man (2005) by Lois Ehlert - 9:00am - REGISTER - Leaf Man tells the story of a "Leaf Man" made from autumn leaves, who travels on the wind across various landscapes, from marches to orchards, as depicted through vibrant, realistic leaf collages.

Amazon.com: Leaf Man: 9780152053048: Ehlert, Lois, Ehlert, Lois: Books
November:

Friday 13th Thanksgiving at the Tappletons (1990) by Eileen Spinelli - 9:00am - REGISTER - Thanksgiving at the Tappletons is about a family of wolves whose Thanksgiving preparations go hilariously wrong, leading them to discover that being together is more important than a perfect meal.

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' [Book]
December:

Friday 11th Story Time with Santa - 9:00am - REGISTER 

Have additional questions?

For additional information about our Timeless Tales program or if wanting to reserve your spot, please reach out to Rebekah Rush, our Director of Education!

Phone: 615-591-8500 ext. 128
Email: rrush@williamsonheritage.org

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