Benjamin Franklin Portrayal

07/07/2024

Self reflection. Ben Franklin

05/22/2023

It’s always a pleasure to work with and learn more about the history of our founding fathers. If you haven’t followed him yet I highly recommend it.

12/20/2022

Backstage at the National Constitution Center with fellow Hampshire College alum Ken Burns for the

11/25/2022

Happy Thanksgiving. May it be a joyful and festive time. “Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances. Ben Franklin.

10/25/2022

The Phillies are in the World Series!

Watch Ben Franklin’s introduction to game 4 of the MLB National League Conference Series.

MLB Game 4 NLCS intro Ben Franklin

10/23/2022

Go Phillies!

07/16/2022

How does lightning work? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck break down the legendary science and inventions of Benjamin Franklin, l...

06/25/2022

“We don’t have time machines yet, but until then, Mitchell Kramer as Benjamin Franklin is the next best thing. His base of knowledge, poise, and charm, creates a living history lesson for people of all ages to learn about the life and times of the greatest of our founding fathers, who, by the way, was one of the best-known scientists of his day.“

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist

09/12/2021

After finishing his legal case, founding father Benjamin Franklin walks into his local Morgan & Morgan Law Firm office to pick up his settlement check. However, the inventor of the lightning rod prefers to call it "collecting his Benjamins." The Morgan & Morgan Law Firm informs vie...

07/05/2021

'Good Morning America' was in Philadelphia to celebrate Independence Day and the 'City of Brotherly Love's' comeback.

05/04/2021

May the Fourth be with you.

04/08/2021

03/28/2021

Portrait by Jennifer Gershon

03/15/2021

Today I am thinking about life before . Hopefully we’ll be close to each other soon! In the meantime, don’t forget to book a virtual tour with me at bfranklin.org!

03/12/2021

Did you know Ben Franklin was a fashion icon in France? When he traded the fur cap for a white hat during the signing of the 1778 treaty between France and the US, white headgear instantly became a fashion trend among the men of Paris!

03/10/2021

Some inspiration from Ben Franklin for your Wednesday! I hope you’re all having a great week and remember to be good to others (and yourself!).

03/08/2021

Today is ! Click the link below to sign up for my monthly newsletter, where this month we are highlighting some of the women that pioneered the way for so many others, just like my friend, Betsy Ross! http://eepurl.com/hhIabb

03/05/2021

Did you know from 1948 to 1963 Ben Franklin’s portrait was on the Half Dollar? In 1964, it was replaced with John F. Kennedy to honor him.

Just another great fact to welcome you into the weekend! Remember to stay safe!

03/03/2021

March is . This month, I’ll be highlighting messages shared by some of the great women who made history during Franklin’s lifetime, starting with our nation’s first First Lady, Martha Washington! Happy Women’s History Month!

03/01/2021

Although Black History Month has come to a close, I wanted to highlight some of the events in Black history that occurred during Franklin's lifetime. So much has changed since 1741, but we still have much more work to do.

02/06/2021

In this time of our confinement, fans of period clothing are having a lot of fun on social media.

01/17/2021

Happy birthday Benjamin Franklin.