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A Museum on Wheels:
Franklin's Colonial Assembly
A Museum on Wheels: Franklin's Colonial Assembly was developed in 1997 to bring the Printing Museum educational resources to schools throughout Southern California and beyond. The two hour assembly features a 12 foot trailer, covered in graphics depicting the 5,000 year history of books. Panel doors open up to reveal Franklin's colonial printing shop. With historical artifacts and props, the guide explores the history of books and printing. Students help set the type and print Franklin's most famous book, Poor Richard's Almanac on the wooden press.
In the school auditorium Dr. Franklin himself presents the story of his life and many inventions, from swim fins to bifocals and the harmonica. With the help of his electrical generator, Franklin ignites the young minds with the wonders of science and electricity.