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Johnny's SummaryBen Franklin: Son of Boston
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze 1777. Image courtesy Wikipedia.
Harborfest 2011 offerings:
Jul. 2, 2011 3:00 pm
Jul. 4, 2011 4:00 pm
2011 offerings:
Jan. 17, 2011 2:00 pm
Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.
Meet your guide at the corner of School and Washington Streets, outside Borders Books, Boston. [map]
Currently, we have no more scheduled offerings but this tour is offered upong request to private groups. Inquire about scheduling this tour.
Benjamin Franklin was born on Milk Street in 1706. January 17 or January 6 depending on which calendar you use. Photo by Tom Coppeto. 2007.
Happy Birthday Ben!
Boston By Foot docents celebrate Franklin's 305th. See the video slide show of the tour by Matt Conti. [go]
Suggested Reading
Browse more selections from the Benjamin Franklin section of our Amazon bookstore.
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Celebrate and learn the life of Benjamin Franklin by walking among the sites of his homes and haunts in Colonial Boston.
Franklin the Printer. Painting by Charles E. Mills c. 1900-1920. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.
In his day, Benjamin Franklin was America's greatest scientist, inventor, diplomat, humorist, statesman, and entrepreneur. Ben was born in Boston, came of age in Philadelphia, and was the darling of Paris.
Benjamin Franklin Selling His Ballads In The Streets of Boston. Painting by Charles E. Mills c. 1914. Photo courtesy Library of Congress.
From his many inventions, creation of civic, philanthropic, and educational institutions, to his his roles in the founding of America, his legacy is immeasurable.
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