Hidden away among a community of homes called Neshaminy Valley in Bensalem Bucks County is another Mansion.The Growden Mansion dating back to 1752.and where Ben Franklin visited his friend Joseph Growden.While there; he decided to fly his kite and key ,and thus discover electricity....There are lots of story's about this house...It is said you can see bullet holes in the Outbuildings where the "Red coats" fired shots to gain entrance to retrieve documents belonging to Benjamin Franklin.... there is a day dedicated to Kite flying on these grounds and people come from all over to fly theirs kites...
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Any place that has a day dedicated to kite flying is a good place in my book!
Kite flying comes right after video games for me. Every spring I look like a little kid surveying the new kites at the store.
DEB.....hope you hit the link to fly a kite....:0)
Denise..It really is beautiful when everyone flys the kites...but like i told Deb hope you clicked the kite links....
Dear Hannah,
Just realized I wasn't signed in on my last comment. Your post was great! I loved the interactive link with the kite flying and lightning rod.
Thanks for the fun!
Barbara
Barbara...your comments are always appreciated.I am glad you enjoyed!
your friend in Philly!
Kite flying brings back some great memories.
Thanks Hannah
Bruce..hope you clicked the kite link ..and flew the kite..