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What is FranklinAlive?

Patrick McBride has brought Ben Franklin back to life through reenactment! He's available to travel to meetings, conferences, trade shows, photo shoots, or social gatherings to bring a dose of living history. Well-versed in Franklin's history, opinions, and impact, you're sure to learn quite a bit alongside the delight of having such a distinctive historical figure appear at your event.  FranklinAlive76@gmail.com 

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What if Ben Franklin were able to come back today? Patrick McBride presents an interesting and fun perspective of our favorite founding father in this contemporary world. 

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Ben Franklin Today

Ben Franklin Today

You will see the historical side, the humorous side, and the witty side of Dr. Franklin. Bring Ben Franklin to your meeting, club, conference, trade show, photo shoot, or social gathering.

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    Ben's Upcoming 2024/25 Appearances

    September 20-21 2024

    Harrisburg Coin Club Show

    Friday 11:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

    Scottish Rite Complex 2701 N Third St. Harrisburg PA 17105

    Event Details

    September 20-21 2024

    Harrisburg Coin Club Show

    Friday-Saturday - October 20-21, 2024


    Dr. Franklin will be present to talk history, pose for photos and selfies, and speak about his numismat...

    Event Details

    Friday 11:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm

    Scottish Rite Complex 2701 N Third St. Harrisburg PA 17105

    October 13, 2024

    Tri-County Coin Club Coin Show

    Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Falls Creek Fire Hall, 4 1St, Falls Creek, PA 15840

    Event Details

    October 13, 2024

    Tri-County Coin Club Coin Show

    Sunday - October 13, 2024


    Dr. Franklin will be present with his Independence Hall backdrop and props to talk history, pose for photos and sel...

    Event Details

    Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

    Falls Creek Fire Hall, 4 1St, Falls Creek, PA 15840

    October 17-19, 2024

    Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists Fall Coin Show

    Thurs 12-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2

    Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146

    Event Details

    October 17-19, 2024

    Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists Fall Coin Show

    Thursday - Saturday October 17th - 19th

    Display backdrop, “Ben Franklin at Independence Hall”

    Dr. Franklin will be appearing with George Washi...

    Event Details

    Thurs 12-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2

    Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146

    January 9-12, 2025

    Florida United Numismatists Coin Convention

    Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3

    Orange County Convention Center, Hall NB, 9400 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819

    Event Details

    January 9-12, 2025

    Florida United Numismatists Coin Convention

    Thursday - Saturday January 4 - 6, 2024

    Display backdrop, “Ben Franklin at Independence Hall”

    Dr. Franklin will be appearing with George Washi...

    Event Details

    Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3

    Orange County Convention Center, Hall NB, 9400 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819

    Pricing & Fees

    Detail for services

    Present a one hour lecture at History Centers, Libraries, Clubs, Societies, etc.


    Including backdrop, props, artifacts display   $425 (most popular)

    Without backdrop, props  and artifacts    $350


    Per day rate at Trade Shows   $650


    Remarks at Meetings, Luncheons or Banquets 15 - 20 minutes plus Q & A    $225


    All appearances include Q & A session, Photos & Selfies, Signings


    Travel expenses based on distance from Pittsburgh, PA

    Driving expense, Air Fare, Hotel Stay, Basic Meals


    All pricing is negotiable based on your specific needs.

    Contact me at FranklinAlive76@gmail.com

     

    Ben Franklin in his 83rd year to the Rev. John Lathrop

    "I have been long impressed with the same sentiments you so well express, of the growing felicity of mankind, from the improvements in philosophy, morals, politics, and even the conveniences of common living, by the invention and acquisition of new and useful utensils and instruments, that I have sometimes almost wished it had been my destiny to be born two or three centuries hence. For invention and improvement are prolific, and beget more of their kind. The present progress is rapid. Many of great importance, now unthought of, will before that period be produced; and then I might not only enjoy their advantages, but have my curiosity gratified in knowing what they are to be. I see a little absurdity in what I have just written, but it is to a friend, who will wink and let it pass, while I mention one reason more for such a wish, which is, that, if the art of physic shall be improved in proportion with other arts, we may then be able to avoid diseases, and live as long as the patriarchs in Genesis; to which I suppose we should make little objection." 

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