Benjamin Franklin famously wrote to a friend in 1789 that the new American Constitution appeared to be permanent, but that in ...

In 1731, book lover Franklin created the Library Company of Philadelphia, where this week visitors can see a collection of his papers worth an estimated $3 million to $4.5 million ...

This was the warning of Benjamin Franklin, a scientist, thinker, and defender of American freedom. He became one of the most well-known figures of the American Revolution for his sharp observations of ...

Bundled-up residents and visitors gathered Saturday to celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday and to welcome a new statue of the town’s namesake to its permanent home Jan. 17. Franklin, founded ...

Benjamin Franklin’s quote “Well done is better than well said” shows why action, execution and credibility matter more than ...

The heat was sweltering when delegates emerged from Independence Hall on Sept. 17, 1787. Crowds had gathered outside, waiting for news from the Constitutional Convention. Among them was Elizabeth ...

Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote on learning continues to resonate for its emphasis on experience, participation and ...