Philadelphia: Poor Richard - Benjamin Franklin Walking Tour｜United States

Discover the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin on this in-depth walking tour. Learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard.

Find out how Franklin was front and center during turbulent times and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States. Hear about his participation in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention.

Learn about Franklin's role in signing the four major documents of this period and how he was at home with experts in electricity, meteorology, geology, linguistics, mathematics, literature, philosophy, and politics.