Ben Franklin Comes To Life Dec. 4 At Marshals Museum

November 19, 2023 at 4:00 a.m.

by Becca Martin-Brown

Benjamin Franklin will come to life Dec. 4 with actor William Ochester from American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia during An Evening In The Past at the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith. After retiring from a career in cardiothoracic surgery in 1998, Ochester is now a full-time 18th century historical interpreter who has appeared as Franklin at the National Constitution Center, the University of Pennsylvania, the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center, The National Archives, Independence Hall and for many other venues. (Courtesy Photo)

FAQ - An Evening In The Past: Benjamin Franklin

WHAT -- You might have seen him on the $100 bill, but how much do you really know about Benjamin Franklin? Meet him -- or feel like you did -- at the ninth annual Evening in the Past, complete with period-inspired menu and era-appropriate cocktails.

WHEN -- 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4

WHERE -- U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith

COST -- $75 or $700 for a table for 10

INFO -- 242-1789 or usmmuseum.org/event