WHAT: "Ben Franklin," "Thomas Jefferson," former Mayor Edward G. Rendell, fife and drummers, town criers and flag bearers carrying flags representing each of the 13 colonies will lead a "revolutionary mob" of students to Franklin Court for the start of the Show’s Third Season.

WHEN: Thursday, May, 10

• 8:15: Rally at PECO Energy Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets

• 8:30: Fife & Drum Procession to Franklin Court, 3^rd & Market Streets

• 8:40: Lights, Cameras, Action! Franklin Court, in the year 1765.

• School children in tri-cornered hats will carry flags from the 13 colonies

• Children will carry colorful placards protesting the Stamp Act

• Costumed town criers and students will ring dozens of bells
• Ben Franklin will dramatically open the gates of Franklin Court and lead the children through the 18^th century tunnel into the court for the start of their journey to 1776.

Contact: Larry Ceisler 610-664-8729

Ann Meredith 215-733-0900 x222

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