As part of its America250 lecture series, the Manheim Historical Society will host "Ben Franklin and a Conversation About the Declaration of Independence" on Sunday, July 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Manheim Railroad Station, 210 S. Charlotte St., Manheim.

Craig Hall will portray Ben Franklin in a living history performance at 2 p.m. in the Freight Room. Hall will share the story of how the Declaration of Independence took shape.

The railroad station museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m., along with the model train exhibit. Trolley rides, as well as a 19th-Century Manheim Industrial Revolution Walking Tour at 3:10 p.m., will take place weather-permitting.

Admission is free. For more information, call 717-917-4135 or email wcunha@ptd.net. To learn more about the historical society, visit https://manheimhistoricalsociety.org.