Franklin Friends in the Philadelphia Area

Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia The Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia was founded over 60 years ago as the city's history museum.

Ben Franklin and the Armonica Cecilia Brauer is an avid player of the armonica, a very rare and unusual instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761.

Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary www.benfranklin300.org The Tercentenary's projects will form the official national celebration for America's first founding father to reach 300.

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia The first act of the College of Phsycians of Philadelphia, the nation's first medical society, was to authorize a delegation to attend Franklin's funeral in 1790.

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts is coordinating the conservation treatment of the artifacts for the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary exhibition.

Friends of Independence National Historical Park www.friendsofindependence.org The Friends of Independence National Historical Park is a proactive citizens' leadership group dedicated to supporting and promoting Independence Park and its mission.

Graeme Park Benjamin Franklin was a visitor to the Keith House at Graeme Park in the 1700s while his son was engaged to Dr. Graeme's daughter.

Christ Church and Burial Ground The Christ Church Burial Ground at 5th and Arch Streets is the final resting place of Benjamin and Deborah Franklin and many of their family.

Historic RittenhouseTown Historic RittenhouseTown is the site of America's first paper mill, established in 1690 by Wilhelm Rittenhausen.

Lights of Liberty www.lightsofliberty.org Experience the American Revolution with the Lights of Liberty Show, and interact with Benjamin Franklin's Ghost.

The American Revolution Center www.americanrevolutioncenter.org The American Revolution Center preserves the legacy of America's founding fathers, including Benjamin Franklin.

The National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center celebrates Franklin for his pivotal role in the creation and foundation of the U.S. nation & constitution.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the nation's first art museum and school of fine arts, begun in 1805.

Philadelphia Antiques Show Franklin founded the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia in 1736, the nation's first volunteer fire company. The Philadelphia Antiques Show showcases the colorful and exciting legacy of American firefighting in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Philadelphia's primary sales and marketing organization celebrates the 300th Anniversary with special travel packages and publications.

Philip Syng Tercentenary Celebration Philadelphia silversmith Philip Syng, Jr. was a close friend and associate of Benjamin Franklin.

The Powel House The Powel House was the center of social life for America's founders during the period when Philadelphia was seat of the United States.

Rosenbach Museum & Library The Rosenbach Museum & Library holds about one hundred Franklin objects, including his art, prints, and manuscripts.

Stenton Stenton was the country house of James Logan, President of the Provincial Council, who often hosted Franklin in his Library.

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