From period dress to a civil war battle re-enactment, residents and visitors turned out to celebrate 150 years of Franklin's history. If a man was seen without a beard, he was tossed into jail outside the courthouse until he was bailed out. Bail was set at $2.00 for most, more for others, and all proceeds benefited the Macon County Historical Society.

The entire Memorial Day weekend was a collage of events to celebrate the history of Franklin and to remember those who have served our country defending our freedoms. Memorial events were held at the American Legion on Sunday and at the Fine Arts Center on Monday. The Veteran's Parade was cancelled due to the weather, but will be held on Veteran's Day in November.

Also in town was the Traveling 911 Memorial, sponsored by the local Fraternal Order of Police, and Shenandoah put on a free concert downtown. The town was bustling with much to do, see and eat.

Dnet would like to thank all those whose hard work and effort went into making this weekend a memorable one. And we would also like to recognize some of those who came out dressed for the occasion. Enjoy the pictures below taken on Saturday, and thanks for visiting us at Dnet.