by Noella Noelophile®
“Can you guess what this is?” asked Dr. Franklin.
He proceeded to draw a cartoon word puzzle, with the skill befitting a Renaissance man of the Colonies.
And later on today, Dr. Benjamin Franklin may very well create one of those for you, too.
As the International Printing Museum hosts their annual Fourth of July celebration, today, in Carson, you’ll get an opportunity to visit with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and, of course, Benjamin Franklin. And this afternoon at 3:00, you’re invited to see them discuss the Declaration of Independence, in the Museum’s annual Independence Day playlet!
While the first two shows tickets are sold out again this year, seats are still available for the 3 pm performance of “The Confounding Brothers: a Meetin’ of the Minds”. The playlet, written by actor and resident Phil Soinski, takes a factual and fun look at the story of our Declaration of Independence–bringing historic figures to life with imagination and humor.
“The Confounding Brothers” is suitable for ages 10 and up, but family activities start at the Museum at 10 this morning and continue till 4 pm, as they celebrate Independence Day with a “patriotic party”.
You’ll get a chance to print your own keepsake Declaration of Independence on a working Colonial-era printing press. There will be working tours of the museum’s galleries, and a chance to print your own keepsakes. And the price of admission includes an all-American lunch: Freedom Dogs and American Apple Pie in Madame Brillon’s French Garden de Liberte. If you’re coming to the 3 pm performance of “The Confounding Brothers”, plan on being at the Museum at least by 1:30 (earlier if you’re having lunch) so you can check out the tours and special activities.
Oh–so what did “Dr. Benjamin Franklin” draw last year, and what’s the answer to the puzzle?
Well, old Ben himself said, “Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou owest, all thou hast, or all thou canst.”
In other words–you’re just going to have to ask him.
The International Printing Museum, in Carson, hosts its Independence Day Celebration today, Saturday, July 4, from 10 am to 4 pm. Reservations are required for “The Confounding Brothers” 3 pm show in the Heritage Theater, and tickets are available online. The museum is located at 318 West Torrance Boulevard, east of Figueroa, in Carson.