The Strasburg Heritage Society will have its first meeting of the year on Monday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Strasburg Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Decatur St., Strasburg.

The speaker will be Nancy Wilcox, who is a licensed appraiser of antiques. The lecture, which will be an informal conversation and demonstration, is titled "Sleuthing History and Value as an Appraiser."

A surprise Strasburg treasure will be used to explain the appraisal process for an object. A recent project will be shared involving a house, a donor's family possessions and a local historical society, where the combined history of all three was saved.

There will be time for general questions, but not for comments on individual personal items. After the brief business meeting and speaker, refreshments will be served. All are welcome, and there is no fee to attend.