Ben Franklin’s Electric Birthday Celebration
Every year beginning in January we pay homage to famous historical figures by learning about them in our schools, holding government holidays in their honor, and celebrating their great deeds with special events. At the International Printing Museum in Carson, California they celebrate Ben Franklin’s birthday with an amazing re-creation of the man and his famous inventions– such as theories about electricity, creation of bifocals, and advancements in printing. Ben was and did a whole lot more, which you’ll discover as you meet him and watch him explain his concepts. Ben Franklin’s Electric Birthday Celebration (see past event) takes place on Saturday Jan. 18, 2014 with all day printing & tour activities in his honor 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: International Printing Museum, 315 W. Torrance Blvd. in Carson. Special events: 11 a.m. Franklin (“Kid-Friendly” Show) & 1 p.m. (Adult version w/Symposium Q & A on Franklin @ 2:15 p.m.) Cake & refreshments included! $8/Admission, reservations advised thru pay-pal on web site: printmuseum.org or credit card by phone 310-515-7166
Famous figures California celebrates (all are deceased):
- Ben Franklin born January 17, 1706 turns 308 in 2014.
- George Washington born February 22, 1732 in Virginia was first president, turns 282.
- Thomas Jefferson born April 13, 1743 was third president, turns 271.
- Abraham Lincoln born February 12, 1809 was 16th president turns 205.
- Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929 was civil rights leader turns 85.
- Cesar Chavez born March 31, 1927 was a labor leader turns 87 in 2014.
