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First Family Day of 2022! A Georgian Easter Celebration

On Tuesday 4th April 2022, we held our first Family Event of the year! As it was during the Easter Holidays, the theme for the day was a Georgian Easter Celebration.

Our families enjoyed a tour of the House that featured a Benjamin Franklin-themed Easter Egg hunt in each of our historic rooms. Children learned about Georgian Easter traditions alongside some interesting fact about Franklin and the years he spent at 36 Craven Street.

Following this, the families had some fun with Easter inspired arts and crafts. We made Easter bonnets, cards and decorations!

It was a fantastic day for all involved, pictures can be found below. Our next Family Event will be on Tuesday 31st May and is called ‘Inside Benjamin Franklin’s Georgian House.’ This day will teach families the architectural history of 36 Craven Street and Georgian homes. Check out more by going to our event page here.

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Inside Benjamin Franklin’s Georgian House!

The event is designed to introduce children (KS1-3) to Georgian architecture, design, and history as we explore the preserved rooms of Benjamin Franklin House.

We will begin with an interactive tour of 36 Craven Street that explores how each room would have been used almost 300 years ago! In the second half of the session, families will create their very own Georgian home in an arts and crafts workshop that builds on the knowledge gained during the initial tour.

Recommended ages are 7-11 – but everyone is welcome!

Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 11am-12pm

Tickets are FREE and can be booked here!

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Dress Like a Georgian!

In this Family Event, explore the fashion and style of Georgian London. Join Polly, resident of 36 Craven Street during Benjamin Franklin’s time in the house as she guides you through the history of the House and the proper attire to wear inside it!

Interactive activates will explore the different dress codes of the day with an opportunity for children to make their own Georgian hat!

Most suitable for ages 5-11, but all are welcome!

Tuesday 26th July 2022 at 11am-12pm 

Tickets are FREE and can be booked here!

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Benjamin Franklin House and the latest documentary from the renowned filmmaker, Ken Burns

On April 4th and 5th 2022, the latest two-part documentary series from the world-renowned Ken Burns debuts on PBS in the US. His award-winning biopics have been broadcast across the world and have focused on an array of influential Americans such as Muhammad Ali, Ernest Hemmingway and Thomas Jefferson. His latest subject is none other than ‘the First American’ himself, Benjamin Franklin. Across four hours, Burns’ documentary explores the extraordinary life of Dr Franklin and features two of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars, Michael Douglas and Mandy Patinkin, in the starring role.

Benjamin Franklin House is proud to feature in an exclusive behind-the-scenes video detailing the Founding Father’s time in London and at 36 Craven Street. In the clip, our Director, Dr. Márcia Balisciano leads us through the history of the House, from the time Franklin resided here, to the present day and the efforts that have gone in to preserving this fascinating piece of American history.

If you would like to find out more about the documentary and watch the exclusive piece about Benjamin Franklin House, visit Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin website here.