The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin
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- America/New_York (EST)
- Where
- Pottsville Free Public Library215 West Market Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
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The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin takes place on Thu, Feb 4, 2027 at 5:30 PM (EST) at Pottsville Free Public Library in Reading, PA. Entry is free; the listing is on Eventbrite.
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Master storyteller Robert Watson examines Benjamin Franklin's life, contributions to the nation, and legacy during a Smithsonian Lecture Series event on Thursday, February 4th at 5:30pm in Pottsville.
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Join us for a Smithsonian Lecture Series event! Join us for our sixth installment of our partnership with the Smithsonian Rural Initiative. We will be hosting 12 sessions the Smithsonian Series, featuring “The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin” on Thursday, February 4th, at 5:30pm. Please register for this event by calling 570-622-8880, or emailing [email protected] Benjamin Franklin is often celebrated as America's Leonardo da Vinci. A polymath with an insatiable curiosity and mastery of many fields and professions, Franklin was the embodiment of the Enlightenment. But he was so much more: The famous scientist and inventor made numerous vital contributions to the founding of the nation, both in Philadelphia and as a diplomat in Europe. Master storyteller Robert Watson examines Franklin’s early struggles, complicated and fascinating character, his efforts on behalf of the Declaration and Constitution, and his formidable and timeless legacy. Watson is distinguished professor of American history at Lynn University and the author of Declaration: The Story of American Independence.
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Details
- When
- Thu, Feb 4, 2027 · 5:30 PM (EST)
- Where
- Pottsville Free Public Library
- Address
- 215 West Market Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- 113/seminar or talk
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- When is The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin?
- Thu, Feb 4, 2027 at 5:30 PM EST.
- How much are tickets for The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin?
- Entry is free.
- Where is The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin?
- Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 West Market Street, Pottsville, PA 17901, Reading, PA.
- Where can I buy tickets for The Indispensable Benjamin Franklin?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.