McKinley Museum to host ‘Artifacts After Dark’ fundraiser Sept. 25

The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum will host its annual fundraiser, Timeless Connections: Artifacts After Dark, on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and are available until the Sept. 18 deadline at www.McKinleyMuseum.org or by calling 330-455-7043. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a Sip & Shop event in the Museum Shoppe, followed by an opening reception. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $250.

The evening will offer guests exclusive access to hidden collections, off-limits spaces and behind-the-scenes areas. From curious artifacts to captivating demonstrations, each space will showcase something new, including a photo opportunity with a 1920s Holmes automobile made in Canton. Special artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection will also be on view for one night only.

Guests will enjoy hearty appetizers and sweet treats from Dishes by Design, Sister’s Soul Food and Exclusively Yours Catering. Menu highlights include shrimp and grits, bourbon-glazed pork medallions and a pie bar, served throughout the history galleries on the second floor. Saxophonist Stan Miller will provide live entertainment, and tickets for a curated basket raffle will be available for purchase.

All proceeds will benefit the museum’s mission to create connections for all audiences through science, history and the legacy of President William McKinley.

The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is located at 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW in Canton. The Keller Gallery, the museum’s temporary exhibition space, features a variety of topics each year. Other highlights include the McKinley National Memorial, McKinley Gallery, Street of Shops, The Stark County Story, Discover World, Ramsayer Research Center and the Hoover-Price Planetarium. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. More information is available at www.McKinleyMuseum.org.