Benjamin Franklin, the Man, Myth, and Legend

I know you have heard his name, but what do you know about Mr. Benjamin Franklin?
Do you know the biography of the man, the myths about him, or the common (but often incorrect) legend that is often repeated?

What do we really know about him?

Join me as we sort fact from fiction and truth from legend.

We will look at the significant events that transpired during his lifetime, and the role he played in the history of the new United States of America. 

Topics to be Covered:

Early Life and Education: explore Benjamin Franklin's childhood, family background, and education, including his apprenticeship as a printer.

Entrepreneurship and Inventions:  including his printing business, his invention of the lightning rod, and his contributions to the field of electricity.

Politics and Diplomacy: including his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence, his service as a diplomat, and his contributions to the Constitutional Convention.

Writing and Philosophy:  including his work as a journalist, his writings on civic virtues and moral behavior, and his role in establishing the first public library in America.

Legacy and Impact: examine Franklin's lasting legacy and impact on American society, including his contributions to science, literature, politics, and culture.