American Historical Theatre Presents: A Visit with William Penn

Tue Oct 28 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08034 | Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill Public Library
Publisher/HostCherry Hill Public Library
American Historical Theatre Presents: A Visit with William Penn
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Tuesday, October 28
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Half Conference Center, Lower Level
Register now: https://chplnj.libcal.com/event/15060441
In celebration of America’s 250th, American Historical Theatre presents: A Visit with William Penn. Penn is a Philadelphia treasure and Bob Gleason’s portrayal helps us realize that without Penn there would not be a town in which Benjamin Franklin is famous. Learn how William Penn set the precedent for tolerance, equality, and for using financial resources to create true and lasting value and much more.
About the Performer:
Bob Gleason has a degree in Theatre Arts from West Chester University. He has performed on stage, screen, television, radio, and in opera and ballet (Peter and the Wolf). While serving in the U.S. Army he toured Europe with the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus. Joining the American Historical Theatre as James Wilson in 1991, the Bicentennial for the Bill of Rights. Mr. Gleason had been portraying this Founding Father for the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge since 1985. Gleason terms his meeting with AHT’s William and Pamela Sommerfield as a turning point in his personal and professional life. In-depth historical research and audience interactivity have become hallmarks of Mr. Gleason’s historical portrayals. He lives near Lansdale, PA with his wife of 35+ years, and a large stock of costumes, props, and books.
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