Benjamin Franklin: In search of a better world
 
 
 
 
 
 
House where Franklin was born
Visit the Ben Franklin Tercentenary Site

Programs

In addition to hosting Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World through Friday, February 19, the library has planned numerous programs throughout the exhibition to celebrate the Benjamin Franklin legacy. Whether it is listening to Colonial tales and songs from Barry Cloyd or joining Bill Helmuth as he discovers the landmarks significant to Franklin, we hope you will enjoy "bringing Ben" to Orland!

Don't forget to follow the kites to the second floor of the library and spend some time at the exhibit!

 
Treaty of Paris, painting  of John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin

American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Agreement with Great Britain

1783-1784

Benjamin West never finished the painting because the British commissioners refused to sit. From left to right: John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin.