An Evening With Benjamin Franklin Coming to Port Chester

Written By: Robert Cox

PORT CHESTER, NY (January 6, 2026) — The Port Chester #PC250 Committee and the Port Chester Historical Society are hosting “An Evening With Benjamin Franklin,” featuring a portrayal of the Founding Father by Jack Sherry.

The event will include an engaging presentation in which Benjamin Franklin, as portrayed by Jack Sherry, shares stories of innovation, diplomacy, revolution, and the early American spirit that shaped the nation. Attendees will step back into the 18th century and enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert in an intimate setting.

The gathering supports the preservation of Port Chester’s Bush–Lyon Homestead.

Tickets cost $100.00 and may be purchased by contacting the Port Chester Recreation Department at 914.939.2354, with check and cash payments accepted. Tickets are also available

online using a credit card, with processing fees applied.

Seating is limited.

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