The Archives of the Strange & Unusual

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The Archives of the Strange & Unusual We have brought together art and treasures that ain't for the faint of heart.
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Our gallery displays works from the twisted minds of Swamp Witches, Circus folk, Fey, and those who just don't fit the mold.

Here's the schedule for Pumpkinfest. We will be open early that day at 9am! Come by and see us.
10/16/2026

Here's the schedule for Pumpkinfest. We will be open early that day at 9am! Come by and see us.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Spooky season and all the holidays are upon us. We can't wait to see you at Pu...
10/10/2026

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Spooky season and all the holidays are upon us. We can't wait to see you at Pumpkinfest October 17 in downtown Franklin!

Handpainted ornaments by Laurie Beegle .

10/10/2026

Looking for the Strange and Unusual? Kelly Austin at Hound's Mouth Tattoo has got you covered.

Definitely not your regular degular tattoo flash!
10/10/2026

Definitely not your regular degular tattoo flash!

Kelly Austin at Hound's Mouth Tattoo has had an unexpected opening this afternoon! Shoot her a message or come by The A...
10/09/2026

Kelly Austin at Hound's Mouth Tattoo has had an unexpected opening this afternoon! Shoot her a message or come by The Archives of the Strange & Unusual and get some ink!

10/08/2026

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Message Hound's Mouth Tattoo to get your appointment scheduled!

10/08/2026

"When I look out my window
Many sights to see
And when I look in my window
So many different people to be

They're strange, so strange
It's very strange to me

You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
You've got to pick up every stitch
Oh no, must be the season of the witch."

Just in time for Pumpkinfest, the Witches Walk, and Halloween! Handmade witches hats by Laurie Beegle at The Archives of the Strange & Unusual. These won't last long! Made in a variety of prints and decorated with hand sculpted accents.

Sweet Jane at Possum Hands has been a busy little beaver. And speaking of beaver, we have some new friends here at The A...
10/08/2026

Sweet Jane at Possum Hands has been a busy little beaver. And speaking of beaver, we have some new friends here at The Archives of the Strange & Unusual that are just dying to meet y'all! Come by and say howdy and maybe take home a lil creep.

All of Possum Hands' creations are hand made and hand painted and each one are unique.

New, at The Archives of the Strange & Unusual : handmade, reversible clown collars with jingle bells by Postmortem Ateli...
10/08/2026

New, at The Archives of the Strange & Unusual : handmade, reversible clown collars with jingle bells by Postmortem Atelier!

Address

39 Phillips Street
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

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