As you explore our adult colonial costumes, it is important to remember what an amazing period of discovery and adventure it was for America. Our adult colonial costumes represent the best moments of the period, from first discoveries to revolution. Whether you choose a Ben Franklin adult colonial costume or decide to dress as a pilgrim, soldier, or Betsy Ross, Franklin is a symbol of the time period. When Franklin was just a boy, he discovered the joy of reading and writing. It did not take him long to start publishing his ideas about how one should live life, first under the assumed name of Poor Richard in the Poor Richard Almanac. Franklin invented the concept of meteorology, the lightening rod and bifocals. As you dress in one of our adult colonial costumes, Ben Franklin is a good person to keep in mind to get in the right mindset for the period. His "thirteen virtues," including temperance, frugality, and moderation, can be seen in the styles of our adult colonial costumes, which represent the spirit of the period.
