The Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual fundraiser and gala is Saturday, June 9. “Honoring the 9th NY Cavalry” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic McClurg Museum in Westfield’s Moore Park. The fundraiser will feature hearty hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting, along with music by local musical duo Doc and Bill.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the museum and see a new Civil War exhibit, featuring various photographs, artifacts and historic accounts associated with the 9th NY Cavalry. The cost to attend the Gala is $50 per person. All proceeds will benefit the McClurg Museum, home to the Chautauqua County Historical Society. For tickets and reservations, call 326-2977.
In addition to the gala fundraiser, the 9th NY Cavalry reenactment group will be staging an encampment in Moore Park the entire weekend, with activities taking place both Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10. There will also be a special appearance from the 20th Maine Fife and Drum Corp. A complete schedule of encampment events can be found online at the Historical Society’s website, www.mcclurgmuseum.org.
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