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Franklinia Trees Planted in Tribute to Benjamin Franklin

4/14/2025

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On April 25, Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia will witness the planting of Franklinia Alatamaha trees, a tribute to Benjamin Franklin. Once thriving in the wild, these trees now exist only through cultivation, stemming from seeds gathered by John Bartram in the 1700s. This event celebrates both nature and history at a significant landmark.

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On April 25, Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia will witness the planting of Franklinia Alatamaha trees, a tribute to Benjamin Franklin. Once thriving in the wild, these trees now exist only through cultivation, stemming from seeds gathered by John Bartram in the 1700s. This event celebrates both nature and history at a significant landmark.