Barnegat-Manahawkin|Local Event
Ben Franklin & Betsy Ross: Founding Father, Founding Mother
Event Details
Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution!
Flag maker, seamstress, upholsterer, and Quaker, Elizabeth Griscom Ross Ashburn Claypoole helped our new nation define itself through flags and colors. Dr. Franklin was a premier figure of the time, philosopher, printer, and diplomat who played a key role in creating this new nation. Ben and Betsy will tell the tales of their own experiences during the American Revolution and where their lives intersected.