The magnificent State Dining Room at Hillsborough Castle has become The Benjamin Franklin Dining Room this year to highlight the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. A very special collection of objects relating to the renowned statesman are on display to mark the occasion.
American Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin visited Hillsborough Castle in 1771 to discuss American colonial matters with Lord Hillsborough, Secretary of State for the Colonies at the time. He would have dined in this room during his stay.
Seven remarkable objects tell the story of Franklin and Hillsborough's turbulent relationship and events leading up to the American War of Independence.
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