Acclaimed Soprano Julianne Baird to Perform ‘Benjamin Franklin’s Musical Life’ June 11 at Rutgers Julianne Baird Free concert, narrated by Edward Mauger, examines founding father’s tastes. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Benjamin Franklin wore many hats during his 84 years. Among the best known: pamphleteer, printer, inventor, philosopher, politician, sage, soldier and statesman. But there is …
This article announces that Dean Norris of Breaking Bad will portray Dr. Franklin in a six-part miniseries on the History Channel.
Announcement from CT Trust for Historic Preservation (from Facebook): We will be writing a State Register nomination for the Benjamin Franklin statue located in front of the Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury for our Creative Places Trail. The statue was created by Connecticut sculptor, Paul Wayland Bartlett and completed in 1921. It was cast in …
The list of famous guests who visited the Historic Sun Inn in Bethlehem in the 18th century reads like a “Who’s Who” of the American Revolution — George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and Ethan Allen. Read more: here
A commemoration of Benjamin Franklin’s uncle, Thomas Franklin, is incorporated into a new work of art by a Northampton Artist. The full story is here. Excerpt from that article: Thomas Franklin – Benjamin’s uncle – lived in Ecton and was an inventor; musician; the village schoolteacher; a clerk of the county courts, a lawyer to …
Bayonne’s Mansion Uncovers Historic Roots: Former Home to Benjamin Franklin’s Great Grandson, Reverend Richard Bache Duane BAYONNE, N.J., May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ The strikingly grandiose 6,000 square foot mansion, situated at 105 West 8th St., is one of Hudson County’s undiscovered historic landmarks. Built in 1875, the property was home to Rev. Richard Bache Duane …
A half dozen exquisite Franklin prints are available privately. For further information, contact marty.mangold@gmail.com (I am not the seller, but will forward information). The art works include the knuckle, Court of France, Court of Saint James, and some portraits.
By legend, some people (especially out side the U.S.) say Franklin “was the best President the United States ever had.” Here is a recent website giving him that promotion: The Daily Mail.
I see why I didn’t notice the plaque about Francis till yesterday – it wasn’t there till recently. I would appreciate actual facts, but here are photos of the gravesite at various times. Clicking and opening each image will display it full-sized. I consider Find A Grave photos more reliable than others, and photos I …
I noticed something yesterday (1/14/2014) at Christ Church Burial Ground that I had overlooked before. The epitaph for Francis Folger Franklin reads “FRANCIS F. Son of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin Deceased Novr 21st 1736 Aged 4 years 1 month, and 4 days The delight of all that knew him” I took this photograph: This conflicted …
