The Solanco Historical Society will hold a meeting on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at its archives building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Route 222), Quarryville.

Barry Girvin will present the history of the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church - which will celebrate its 300th anniversary next year. Girvin's presentation will feature videos related to the topics "Early Days (1727-1821)," "Glory Days (1877-1965)," and "The Church in a More Secular Society (1976-2027)." Since 2020, the Rev. John Barlow has been the pastor at Middle Octorara.

Girvin is a native of Bart Township and a 1958 Solanco graduate. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from Millersville University (MU) and a Master of Arts in history from the University of Delaware. He taught history at Conestoga Valley Junior and Senior high schools for 34 years and later taught part time at MU and HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College. His published works include "The Life of W. U. Hensel" and "Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church and the Revolution." Girvin is an elder at Middle Octorara and is the curator of the Schoolroom Museum at the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church.

The program is free and open to the public.