THE 2026 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
THE ROLE OF THE MILITARY IN A DEMOCRACY

 
 
 

This event will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 in Philadelphia

 

Honoring Gen H. R. McMaster

 
 

Registration will be available Fall 2026

 
 
 

The annual Franklin Birthday Celebration serves as a public “junto” about important issues that trace a through-line from Franklin’s day to our own.

Recent themes and honorees include:

Full list of Celebration Chronology

Here is a 3-minute video
about the history of
The Franklin Birthday Celebrations