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.