On This Day – Benjamin Franklin House

Post Date: 30th October 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

October 30, 1735

John Adams, second president of the United States and Founding Father was born on this day.

Post Date: 26th October 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

Franklin sails to France on a mission to negotiate an alliance between France and America.

Post Date: 25th September 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

The first printing press is in operation in America.

Post Date: 24th September 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

Jupiter Hammon, an African-American poet, delivered the “Address to the Negroes of the State of New York” advocating for the emancipation of slaves.

Post Date: 17th August 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

The United States capital moves from New York City to its temporary home in Philadelphia.

Post Date: 26th July 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

The United States Post Office is established. Benjamin Franklin was named the first Postmaster General.

Post Date: 8th July 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence takes place in Philadelphia.

Post Date: 29th June 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

Britain levied the Townshend Revenue Act on the American colonies.

Post Date: 20th June 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

Congress approves the Great Seal of the United States of America.

Post Date: 11th June 2018On This Day Posted by: Caitlin Hoffman

Benjamin Franklin invented one of his most well known creations, the Franklin Stove.