Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebration
Event Date
01/12/2018
Event Time2:00 pm;
Location
Christ Church Burial Ground
430 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was the quintessential American. A founding father with a powerful and lasting legacy, he was also a genius of inquisitive mind and broad interests. In celebrating Franklin, we revisit his accomplishments and their impact on history while casting new light on the American character.
Celebration! of Benjamin Franklin, Founder was established to bring international attention to Franklin’s ideas and accomplishments, and to highlight his relevance in the modern world. Comprised of representatives from several leading Philadelphia institutions, the organization sponsors an annual event on Franklin’s birthday with a vibrant public procession through Old City to his grave in Christ Church Burial Ground.
Each year, the celebration highlights a theme that connects Franklin’s work to current social issues and concerns. The daylong event serves as a public “junto” about important issues, tracing a through-line from Franklin’s day to our own.
During a luncheon ceremony, we present the Franklin Founder Award to an honored guest who has excelled in that field.
Honorees through the years include Dr. Anne Case and Sir Angus Deaton, Dr. Stephen Chu, Gov. Jon Huntsman, Laurie Olin, Dr. Paul Offit and Dr. Edward O. Wilson.
Our 2018 Celebration theme is Race Awareness in America, which will take place Friday, January 12, 2018.
http://www.franklincelebration.org/
January 12, 2018
Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebration
Where: Christ Church Burial Ground
Seminar 9:00 AM
Procession 11:15 AM
Luncheon 12:00 PM
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