Events
The Rise of Thomas Paine and the Case of The Officers of Excise
Wednesday March 6th at 6:30pm
Introducing his new book, The Rise of Thomas Paine, Paul Myles will tell the story of how the relatively unknown Englishman-Paine- came to be thrust onto the international stage and his literary role in the American War of Independence.
Find out moreIntroducing his new book, The Rise of Thomas Paine, Paul Myles will tell the story of how the relatively unknown Englishman-Paine- came to be thrust onto the international stage and his literary role in the American War of Independence.
Museums at Night – ‘Candle Lit’ Architectural Tours
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 May, 6pm, 7pm & 8pm
The atmospheric rooms of Benjamin Franklin’s only remaining residence will be the feature of this night-time architectural tour, highlighting the…
Find out moreThe atmospheric rooms of Benjamin Franklin’s only remaining residence will be the feature of this night-time architectural tour, highlighting the…
Franklin and his British Friends
Wednesday 29th of May. 6:30pm
Dr. Márcia Balisciano, Director of Benjamin Franklin House will introduce Franklin's British milieu, those who challenged and sustained him during his long London sojourn. Fellow members of the Lunar Society like Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin and Matthew Bolton, reformed rogues like Sir Francis Dashwood, and artists like the blind organist John Stanley will all feature in this illustrated talk.
Find out moreDr. Márcia Balisciano, Director of Benjamin Franklin House will introduce Franklin's British milieu, those who challenged and sustained him during his long London sojourn. Fellow members of the Lunar Society like Josiah Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin and Matthew Bolton, reformed rogues like Sir Francis Dashwood, and artists like the blind organist John Stanley will all feature in this illustrated talk.
Independence Day: Thursday 4th July
Join us for a celebration of Independence Day at Benjamin Franklin House. Enjoy cake and a glass of bubbly following a 30 minute tour of the world’s only remaining Franklin home. As a founder of the…
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Open House London, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September
Open House London is the capital’s largest annual festival of architecture and design. This annual event allows the public to cross the threshold of some of London’s most interesting buildings, including…
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Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday 28 November, 7.30pm
An American Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings will take place at magnificent Clothworkers’ Hall. Roast turkey (and stuffing and vegetables and of course pumpkin pie) will be a highlight. Franklin,…
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On This Day | 30th October 2018
October 30, 1735
John Adams, second president of the United States and Founding Father was born on this day.