Benjamin Franklin: The Original Hipster
Enjoy The Franklin Institute's original web comic looking at the impact our eccentric namesake has had on American culture.
Travel Writer
Over his nine years in Paris, Benjamin Franklin became an extremely popular local celebrity while also succeeding in his mission to get French aid for the American Revolution.
Artisinal Beekeeper
From swimming to agriculture, Franklin’s interests spanned a variety of subjects.
Eyewear Aficionado
One of Benjamin Franklin's most famous inventions is bifocal glasses, which he developed in 1784.
Moveable Type Enthusiast
Benjamin Franklin was one of colonial America's most prolific printers.
Fashionista
When Benjamin Franklin arrived in France in December 1776, he was wearing a fur hat to keep his head warm.
