Benjamin Franklin artifact collection will go on display at Historical Society of Palm Beach County

A Palm Beach Gardens man is displaying one of the largest Benjamin Franklin artifact collections to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
By Tyler Hatfield at WPTV · · 1 min read

A Palm Beach Gardens man is displaying one of the largest Benjamin Franklin artifact collections to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
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