About Benjamin Franklin House
BFHF has helped fund the restoration of what is believed to be the sole remaining residence of Benjamin Franklin in existence in any part of the world. BFHF has received, approved and funded various grant requests from Benjamin Franklin House, a U.K. registered charity, for the improvement, preservation, maintenance and operation of this residence as a “living museum”.
For nearly sixteen years between 1757 and 1775, Dr. Benjamin Franklin – scientist, diplomat, philosopher, inventor, US Founding Father and more – lived in London at 36 Craven Street.
During this intense period, his main occupation as Colonial agent was mediating unrest between Britain and America. Though ultimately unsuccessful, he planted seeds of a special relationship that continues to be a source of strength for both nations.
Benjamin Franklin House features:
- The Historical Experience using the historic spaces where so much took place as stage – blending live interpretation, leading edge sound, lighting, and visual projection – to tell the rich story of Franklin in London in his own words.
- The Student Science Centre inspiring young people through hands-on experiments from Franklin’s London years. Franklin translated scientific inquisitiveness into useful devices like the lightening rod, making positive and lasting contributions in science.
- The Scholarship Centre, a focal point for study of Franklin and the myriad subjects with which he is associated, with a full set of the Papers of Benjamin Franklin catalogued by Yale University, and an active symposia programme
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