Featuring a speech from world premier American political reenactor Mitchell Kramer as Benjamin Franklin
Friday, June 12, 2026 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Program at 6 p.m.
Join us for a special evening with one of our founding fathers, as embodied by Mitchell Kramer, as well as a special appearance from special advisor to The Promise of Liberty, Seth Kaller.
Within the context of the Peoria Riverfront Museum's celebration of America 250, and our standout exhibition of American history The Promise of Liberty , learn about America's early days through the eyes of Benjamin Franklin; a scientist, inventor, statesman and political philosopher.
TicketsAdult: $20 | Member Adult: $15
Senior: $18 | Member Senior: $12
Child :$15 | Member Child: $10
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Mitchell Kramer is an accomplished actor and historian who has become widely recognized for his portrayal of Benjamin Franklin.
With a career spanning several decades, Mitchell has performed as Franklin for numerous organizations throughout the country including many appearances on ABC’s Good Morning America.
America 250
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026. Join us all year long for exhibitions on American art, science, history and achievement, including The Promise of Liberty, an exhibition guest curated by documentarian Ken Burns. Featuring a 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence, a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech and more, this exhibition will be the largest collection of some of the most important documents in American history on display during America 250.
Sponsored by America 250 donors, Visionary Society, Friends of History
