South River Historical Society meeting to focus on World War I

The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River.

Society President Brian Armstrong will discuss “The Great War” and recognize the role of local servicemen and women in World War I. Photos, letters, newspaper reports and military records will be included, along with information on the history and political climate of the times.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.