The City of Franklin officially welcomed a statue of Ben Franklin with fanfare and a birthday party.

Benjamin Franklin has left an unmistakable impact on American life. He was a prolific inventor, creating bifocals, lighting ...

Founded 227 years ago, the city of Franklin is finally getting a statue of its namesake, Ben Franklin.

Ben’s Birthday Bash' is set for Jan. 17, featuring hands-on games, electricity experiments and a very loud birthday finale.

America’s favorite multitalented Founding Father is celebrating his — checks parchment — 320th birthday Saturday, and the ...

It’s 2026, and we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, but a couple of our Founding Fathers have celebrations on tap — ...

Did you know the first volunteer fire company was founded in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin? That first is being ...

Our famed Rocky statue could soon be a permanent fixture atop the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum — again. The ...

One of 50 engraved copies of the Declaration of Independence and five founding documents will be on display in Kansas City at ...

Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire ...

From the Smithsonian magazine archives, some of our favorite reader questions about our nation's founding upon its 250th ...

Historical artifacts, including land surveys by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, a letter written by Abraham Lincoln ...