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Ben Franklin Under the Mulberry Tree
Meet Dr. Franklin in the courtyard where he once lived, beneath a mulberry tree. Visitors can ask questions and hear Franklin (or his companions) hold forth on his life as a printer, inventor, statesman, and Philadelphian. A free program created with Independence National Historical Park and the NPS; runs Fridays and Saturdays at 1:00 and 2:30pm (so also Saturday, July 11).
WhereFranklin Court
314 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
314 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
CostFree
OrganizerHistoric Philadelphia, Inc. / Independence NHP
Source: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/ben-franklin-under-the-mulberry-tree/. Details can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.
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