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Registration opens:
June 14th, 2026

Ben and Betsy

Founding Father, Founding Mother.
2026-07-14 14:30:00 2026-07-14 15:30:00 America/New_York Ben and Betsy Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution! Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 14
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 14:30:00 2026-07-14 15:30:00 America/New_York Ben and Betsy Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution! Point Pleasant Borough Branch - Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

Point Pleasant Borough Meeting Room

Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution!

Flag maker, seamstress, upholsterer, and Quaker, Elizabeth Griscom Ross Ashburn Claypoole helped our new nation define itself through flags and colors. Dr. Franklin was a premier figure of the time, philosopher, printer, and diplomat who played a key role in creating this new nation. Ben and Betsy will tell the tales of their own experiences during the American Revolution and where their lives intersected. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performing Arts | Lectures & Discussion | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HolidayOCL | HistoryOCL | 250thUSA |

Point Pleasant Borough Branch
Phone: (732) 295-1555
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Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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Portrayed by Rob Devitis and Alisa Dupuy, Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross will regale us with stories of their lives during the American Revolution!
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