When at ACHE in Philadelphia

Walk where Ben Franklin walked. The home of the ACHE Annual Conference and Meeting this year is steeped in history. And that's not a reference to the Boston Tea Party. Take the opportunity to learn more about Ben Franklin during your free time in Philadelphia.

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Benjamin Franklin's presence is everywhere in Philadelphia. Here's a look at some of the many places visited by, founded by, inspired by or named for the city's most famous citizen. More information about many of the following historic sites and cultural attractions is available at www.gophila.com/culturefiles.

Philadelphia Landmarks in Franklin's Life:

Independence Hall - A signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the framers of the Constitution, Franklin spent many, many days here. Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets, (215) 965-2305, www.nps.gov/inde

Franklin Court - Franklin Court, the site of Franklin's home and the printing office of his grandson, also includes an underground museum focused on Franklin's many accomplishments. Because he was postmaster general of the new nation, there is a U.S. Post Office as well. 314-322 Market Street, (215) 965-2305, www.nps.gov/inde

Christ Church - Franklin worshipped here on occasion and even had his children baptized in this historic church. He also supervised the lottery that financed the Church's tower and steeple. 2nd & Market Streets, (215) 922-1695, http://www.christchurchphila.org/

Christ Church Burial Ground - Here lie Ben and his wife, Deborah, along with a number of other historic figures. Visitors often toss pennies on Franklin's grave for good luck. Arch Street between 4th & 5th Streets, (215) 922-1695, http://www.christchurchphila.org/

Bartram's Garden - On one of John and William Bartram's many explorations to gather plant specimens, several of which were supported by Franklin, the father-and-son botanist team discovered seeds of a tree that they later propagated and named the Franklinia alatamaha tree in honor of their friend. 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, (215) 729-5281, http://www.bartramsgarden.org/

Stenton - Franklin often visited the 1730 Georgian home of James Logan, his friend and secretary to Pennsylvania founder, William Penn. 460 1 N. 18th Street, (215) 329-7312, http://www.stenton.org/

Free Quaker Meeting House - Franklin supported an individual's right to worship as he or she wished. The Free Quaker Meeting House was one of several places of worship that were made possible through Franklin's financial support. 5th & Arch Streets, (215) 965-2305

Masonic Temple - Like a number of the nation's founding fathers, Franklin was an active member of the Freemasons. 1 N. Broad Street, (215) 988-1900, http://www.pagrandlodge.org/

Carpenters' Hall - The site of the First Continental Congress was once the home of Franklin's Library Company and the American Philosophical Society, two organizations founded by Franklin. 320 Chestnut Street, (215) 925-0167, www.ushistory.org/carpentershall