The Manheim Historical Society will hold a native plant sale on Sunday, May 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fasig and Keath log houses, 30-32 E. High St., Manheim. Plant sales and giveaway drawing ticket sales will benefit the historical society's education programs.
Michael Cassidy, a Master Gardener with Penn State Extension, will present "What Early American Cookbooks Tell Us About Gardening" at 2 p.m. in the Fasig house. Cassidy will discuss what people historically grew in their gardens. Tours of the Keath house will be available throughout the event, and Fasig house tours will be conducted from 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m.
On Sunday, May 19, the historical society will host "Stiegel's Iron: The Archaeology of Elizabeth Furnace" from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Manheim Railroad Station, 210 S. Charlotte St. Dan Snyder will give a presentation at 2 p.m. Visitors may also take a tour, view the model train display, learn about Stiegel-type glass, and, weather permitting, take a trolley rides. Refreshments will be available. The event is free of charge.
For more information about the historical society, visit http://www.manheimhistoricalsociety.org.
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