The Delaware County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Barn at Stratford, 2690 Stratford Road in Delaware. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m.

The general public is invited, but to ensure adequate seating, preregistration is strongly requested by visiting EventBrite.com, calling 740-369-3831, ext. 3, or emailing [email protected].

The business portion of the meeting will include the annual report and will be followed by the election of the DCHS Board of Trustees, which all current society members are eligible to participate in. There will be an opportunity to join or renew membership prior to the election for those who wish to vote.

The program portion of the meeting, on the topic of Rutherford B. Hayes during the Civil War, will be presented by Christie M. Weininger, executive director of the Hayes Presidential Library and Museums.

Tours of the Meeker House will be offered at the conclusion of the meeting. For more information, or to inquire about opportunities for serving on the board or a society committee, email [email protected] or call 740-369-3831, ext. 3.

The Delaware County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote, preserve and sustain interest in the history of Delaware County. The Barn at Stratford is operated by DCHS as an event venue for weddings, corporate meetings and other special occasions. To learn more, visit the venue and society web sites at barnatstratford.org and delawareohiohistory.org.