The club was joined today by Brian Reis, Executive Director for the Ellwood House in DeKalb. Brian educated us about the history of the house, its current role as a museum and meeting space, and the many renovations being planned as a part of the Project 1879 initiative. The Ellwood House was originally built by Isaac Ellwood, an early investor in barbed wire. Eventually his investment bore fruit and his wealth enabled him to build this house, recognized as Distinctive Destination of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. More information on Project 1879 can be found at the website http://www.ellwoodhouse.org/.