Summer Family Events @ Benjamin Franklin House
Join us throughout August for an exciting line-up of fun-filled family events at Benjamin Franklin House!
Every Wednesday in August we will be running a series of FREE historical skills workshops at the House. We will be holding two sessions per workshop with limited tickets available in the morning and afternoon. All family events are most suitable for families with children aged 5-12, but all are welcome!
Our Summer Family Events will be;
Wednesday 14th August – Portrait Workshop
Portrait Workshop
Examine the fascinating details and hidden meanings buried within some of the most famous paintings in the world as well as those featuring Benjamin Franklin himself!
Create a fantastic self-portrait of yourself and fill it with your very own hidden meanings and messages!
Wednesday 21st August – Archaeology Workshop
Archaeology Workshop
Unearth the secrets of 36 Craven Street. Why are there human bones in the basement? How did they get there? Who were they? We will explore the history of the undercover secret school that operated in the house whilst Franklin was in residence!
Examine real artefacts from the past to work out what they are and how old they might be!
Create your very own model of a human skeleton as we learn all about the anatomy and explore medicine in the 18th century.
Wednesday 28th August – Calligraphy Workshop
Calligraphy Workshop
Learn all about Benjamin Franklin’s life as a successful printer, author and the first US Postmaster General! You will even get a chance to see one of Benjamin Franklin’s hand-written letters up close!
Create your very own letter from the 18th century as we roll up our sleeves for some good old fashioned dip pen writing! Write a letter using parchment paper and our collection of brightly coloured quill pens! Use Georgian handwriting guides to help create some beautiful writing!
