Ben Franklin's Philadelphia

This unique, user-friendly guide follows Benjamin Franklin's footsteps through Philadelphia. The author takes a chronological journey through surviving landmarks from the Founding Father's time and the sites that preserve his legacy today. On his way, he speaks to curators, park rangers, and even Franklin impersonators to tell the story of this fascinating American icon. • Visitor information on Franklin sites • Convenient walking tour • Helpful maps

Tom Huntington is a freelance writer and former editor of American History and Historic Traveler magazines. His articles on various historic topics have appeared in Smithsonian, Air & Space, Invention & Technology, Civil War Times, British Heritage, and numerous other publications. He lives in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.