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Marshall County Historical Society to Feature Ben Franklin in Next "America’s 250" Brown Bag Lecture

The Marshall County Historical Society is pleased to announce the third installment of its popular "America’s 250" Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture series. The upcoming presentation, which highlights the Revolutionary War era, will take place on Friday, May 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marshall County Historical Society & Museum.

This month’s lecture will focus on the extraordinary life of Benjamin Franklin—a printer, writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, philosopher, public servant, diplomat, and a key Founding Father of our Nation. Guest speaker Monty Peden will lead the presentation, sharing insights into this true Renaissance man, along with some little-known facts and surprises along the way.

The Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture series is a community-focused educational program held on the second Friday of every month.

Attendees are encouraged to pack a lunch and enjoy an engaging hour of history and learning alongside friends and neighbors.

The event will be held at the Marshall County Historical Society & Museum, located at 123 North Michigan Street in Plymouth.

For more information about this event or the "America's 250" series, please contact the Marshall County Historical Society at 574-936-2306.