The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution
Join us at the Golden Ball Tavern Museum for an in-person program with author and Harvard professor Joyce Chaplin titled "The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution."
Dr. Chaplin shares the fascinating story of Benjamin Franklin, his sets of inventions and Pennsylvania's central role in the early industrial America. She explores "American techno-optimism" and the attempts to address the 18th century energy and climate crises . Due to deforestation, the colonists struggled to fuel their fireplaces during the Little Ice Age, in roughly 1300 - 1850. Benjamin Franklin firmly believed he could invent his way out of the climate crisis resulting in a cast iron stove named for him. Learn more about this intriguing intersection of history, science and technology.
The program will be held in the museum's Visitors Center on March 31st, from 7 - 8 p.m. and is free for members. There will be a $10 charge for non-members. Light refreshments will be served. (Not a member yet? You can JOIN by visiting our website: www.goldenballtavern.org
Registration is required for this program - learn more about this program and register using the ticketing link.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3542196-0
