4th of July at Benjamin Franklin House

Spend 4th of July at the home of Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin!

As a founder of the United States, Franklin was the only statesman to have signed all four documents that created a new nation, including The Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Paris, and The Constitution. The first of these was signed on 4 July 1776, the year after Franklin left this house!

Whether you’re an American expat or a just want to get in on the festivities with our friends across the pond, we are ready to welcome and celebrate with you!

Friday 30 – Sunday 2 July 2023, 11am-5pm

See Benjamin Franklin House decorated for the occasion and join us for our Architectural Tours on Friday and our Historical Experience show on Saturday and Sunday to learn all about the time Franklin spent in London on the cusp of revolution!

From £7.50 per adult – Purchase tickets via Art Tickets here.

 

Tuesday 4 July 2023, 4pm-7pm

Join us for our flagship offering, the Historical Experience, where the house will be transformed into a stage for a drama that tells the rich story of Franklin in London between 1757 and 1775. Available at 4pm, 5pm or 6pm.

  • Learn about the 16 years Franklin spent here
  • Discover the rooms as they were when he left for Philadelphia in 1775 to sign the Declaration of Independence
  • See the House dressed for the occasion
  • Be tempted by American-inspired drinks and snacks to complete your experience

A real Tuesday treat!

£15 per person (plus booking fees) – purchase tickets here