Franklin turns 300
Published by Becky S January 17th, 2006 in newsy, philadelphia
Today’s the big day, when Philadelphia (and the rest of the US?) celebrates the official 300th birthday of Benjamin Franklin. Philly is a Franklin town: we have the Franklin Parkway, the Franklin Institute, Franklin Court, the Underground Franklin Museum, the University of Pennsylvania, and maybe even Ben Station.
As part of the “Philly’s Got Benergy“* campaign, the National Constitution Center has been featuring Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, an exhibit that contains documents from every phase of Franklin’s life and many artifacts that have never before been shown publicly. I enjoyed the entire exhibit, especially the JibJab-esqe animated re-creation of the night that Franklin and Sam Adams shared a bed on a business trip and bickered over the open window. Why isn’t this gem on the Internet?
The details of Franklin’s diplomatic skills are also fascinating, especially the image of him appearing at the French court in his fur hat. And there’s a copy of the very first Poor Richard’s Almanac. And a list of Franklin’s many pseudonyms (e.g., Fart-Hing, Anthony Afterwit). And much, much more–something for everybody.
The exhibit is $14, which includes admission to the Constitution Center proper.
* Philly’s Got Benergy? Did we learn nothing from the You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania debacle?
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And I see we have a host of benergy drinks. Wokka wokka.
Our beloved Philly is not exactly a hot marketing town.
Grammar? What’s that? sheesh.
There needs to be a petition to prevent 30th Station from being renamed to “Ben Station.”
Hey look– the 3 greats: Jefferson, Franklin, and Type E.
And don’t forget Elvis!
“Philly’s Got Benergy? Did we learn nothing from the You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania debacle?”
I don’t get it.
Clair, considering that you’re a product of the Manheim Central educational system, it’s not surprising that you don’t see the grammatical issues with these slogans.
Elvis! He’s a sneaky one, hiding coyly between Tom and Ben there.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
They’re ain’t nothing wrong with them as far as I can tell.