Smithsonian National Museum of American History
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Harness will read excerpts of her new Franklin biography The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin. Joining her will be Ralph Archbold who has portrayed ...
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Page 1 of 2 SI132006 Smithsonian NewsNational Museum of American History Behring Center Office of Public Affairs Jan. 9 2005 Media only: Paul Rosenthal (202) 6333656 Michelle Werts (202) 6333129 Media Web site: http://newsdesk.si.eduPublic only: (202) 6331000 Smithsonian Celebrates Benjamin Franklins 300th Birthday In honor of Benjamin Franklins 300th birthday the Smithsonians National Museum of American History will host a celebration for the whole family on Saturday Jan. 21 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. This special program will include handson demonstrations of Franklins science experiments readings by childrens author Cheryl Harness a new display of Franklin artifacts appearances by one of the nations leading portrayers of Benjamin Franklin and a birthday party with cake and candles. This free program sponsored by the museums Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation celebrates Franklins legacy in such varied fields as science invention diplomacy and social welfare. Throughout the day families can experiment with static electricity just as Franklin did at demonstration tables courtesy of the museums Hands On Science Center. At 1 and 3 p.m. Harness will read excerpts of her new Franklin biography The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin. Joining her will be Ralph Archbold who has portrayed Franklin for more than 30 years and was appointed to the 15member federal commission to oversee the celebration of Franklins 300th birthday. At 1:30 p.m. Archbolds Franklin will blow out the candles on his birthday cake. Visitors also will be able to see a special display on Franklin the statesman in Benjamin Franklin: A Revolutionary Role open Jan. 13 through April 17 2006. On display for the first time in more than 30 years will be a threepiece silk suit worn by Franklin during his diplomatic trip to Paris that resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Alliance in 1778. This rare presentation of the Franklin suit on longterm ...
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