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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.

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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 2023 Appearances

    April 29

    Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin

    1:00pm

    Cooper-Siegel Community Library, 403 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15238

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    April 29

    Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin

    Saturday April 29th

    Join Benjamin Franklin as he regales stories of his life that includes his wonderful achievements with a few back stories...

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    1:00pm

    Cooper-Siegel Community Library, 403 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15238

    May 18-20

    Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists Spring Coin Show

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

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

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    May 18-20

    Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists Spring Coin Show

    Thursday - Saturday May 18th - 20th

    Display, “Ben Franklin at Independence Hall”

    Friday Lecture, “B. Franklin, Numismatist? Coins, Medals, and...

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

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

    June 10

    Phoebe Bayard Chapter NSDAR, Flag Day Luncheon (private event)

    11:30am

    Ferrante's Lakeview Restaurant, Rte 30 Greensburg, PA

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    June 10

    Phoebe Bayard Chapter NSDAR, Flag Day Luncheon (private event)

    Saturday June 10th

    Ferrante's Lakeview Restaurant, Greensburg PA


    Remarks, "Ben Franklin's roll in the fight for independence."



    11:30am

    Ferrante's Lakeview Restaurant, Rte 30 Greensburg, PA

    July 12

    Norwin Public Library

    6:00pm

    Norway Public Library 100 Caruthers Lane Irwin , PA 15642 724-863-4700

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    July 12

    Norwin Public Library

    Wednesday evening July 12th at 6:00pm


    Join Benjamin Franklin as he regales stories of his life that includes his wonderful achievements with ...

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    6:00pm

    Norway Public Library 100 Caruthers Lane Irwin , PA 15642 724-863-4700

    August 9-12

    American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money

    Daily 10:00am - 4:00pm

    David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 1522

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    August 9-12

    American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money

    Display, “Ben Franklin at Independence Hall”

    Tuesday - Saturday, August 8th - 12th

    Meet and chat with Ben Franklin as he sits in his delegate ...

    Event Details

    Daily 10:00am - 4:00pm

    David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 1522

    Pricing & Fees

    Detail for services

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

    Including backdrop and props   $325

    Without backdrop and props     $275


    Per day rate at Trade Shows   $475


    Remarks at Meetings, Luncheons or Banquets 15 - 20 minutes plus Q & A    $150


    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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