Franklin’s Library Chair

8 years ago

This chair was invented and used by Benjamin Franklin. The bottom flips up to become a step stool. This chair…

Membership Book of the American Philosophical Society

8 years ago

The first membership book of the American Philosophical Society. On this page you can spot the signatures of Franklin (the…

Neil Armstrong’s Transcript Correction

8 years ago

When Neil Armstrong visited the American Philosophical Society, he made a correction to their copy of the transcript of the…

18th Century Bible Vault

8 years ago

A Bible vault embedded in a solid stone wall at the Daniel Boone Homestead. It was built when the building…

Two Sleeps at Ephratha Cloister

8 years ago

At Ephratha Cloister the Brothers and Sisters were required to rise at midnight for a night service in the meeting…

Ephratha Cloister

8 years ago

In the 1700s an offshoot cult of the Brethren built the Ephrata Cloister where they waited for Christ's second coming.…

Benjamin Franklin’s Post Office

8 years ago

One of the many roles Benjamin Franklin played during his life was postmaster. He was a postmaster under the king,…

Franklin’s Glass Armonica

8 years ago

This is a Glass Armonica, invented by Benjamin Franklin. It was an instrument that made tones the same as when…

Travel Through Pennsylvania from Home This Week!

8 years ago

This week the Discerning History we will be on a historical tour around Philadelphia. Check out the schedule here. We…

Philip Melanchthon: Luther’s Partner (Video)

8 years ago

Many Christians know the name of Martin Luther, but how much do you know about Philip Melanchthon? He was Luther's…