Manheim Historical Society has scheduled a grand reopening on Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the railroad station, located at 210 S. Charlotte St., Manheim.

The purpose of the grand reopening is to showcase the historical society's Stiegel collection of stove plates, its cannon stove, and an assortment of glassware. An assortment of the Stiegel glass pieces were featured in an article in the January-February 2023 edition of Early American magazine; some of those pieces will be available for viewing in the historical society's display cases.

Also, at 2 p.m. that day, historical society volunteer Dan Snyder will give an informative presentation on Henry William Stiegel's life.

Stiegel was born in May 1729. In celebration of his 294th birthday, the historical society will serve birthday cake while supplies last on May 21 at the railroad station.

Other activities will be available at the railroad complex that day as well. The model railroad room will be open, and tours of the train station will be offered. Weather permitting, the historical society will give rides on its Birney trolley. Additionally, the historical society's colonial log houses, located at 30-32 E. High St., Manheim, will be open for free tours from 1 to 4 p.m.

All activities are free.

To learn more about the Manheim Historical Society, visit http://www.manheimhistoricalsociety.org.