Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, is one of the most recognizable figures in American history.

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

Bundled-up residents and visitors gathered Saturday to celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday and to welcome a new ...

Calder Gardens in Philadelphia offers visitors a different experience with every step, and in every season. Here's what to ...

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

This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King Weekend will ...

A new "immersive experience" detailing the founding father is lighting up the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial just in ...

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

Those first stamps made it easier than ever to communicate, but early on people weren't quite sure how to use them.

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

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

The city, founded 227 years ago, is finally getting a statue of founding father Benjamin Franklin. In celebration of his ...