ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – From 6 to 9 m. on Friday, Feb. 27, the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center will host an event, Night at the Museum: The Civil War Experience. More than a dozen reenactors will bring history to life at this family fun event.

Based on the popular “Night at the Museum” movies, reenactors will be present throughout the evening. The Museum’s current exhibit, “Southwest Michigan in the Civil War,” will be transformed into an encampment. Attendees will interact with a variety of Civil War characters, including soldiers, a field nurse, a school child, a dentist and more. On the main level, there will be dancing and merriment as organizers recreate a ball organized to support Union troops. Children will enjoy 1860s games, crafts and vintage baseball. Light snacks will offer a taste of the times, and a Victorian photo booth will allow families to dress in costume and create a souvenir of this special evening.

The event will offer a last chance to see the museum’s Civil War exhibit, which closes on Feb. 28.

Museum Curator Mollie Kruck said, “We have a fantastic group of reenactors who will give a first-person perspective on this important chapter in our nation’s history.”

Admission to this event is $15 for adults in advance; $20 at the door. Museum members receive a $5 discount off adult admissions. Children ages 6-18 are $3 and admission is free for ages 5 and under. Tickets may be purchased now by calling the Heritage Museum at 269-983-1191.

The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center is located at 601 Main Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. Current exhibits are Southwest Michigan in the Civil War, In Style: 50 Years of the Heritage Museum’s Fashion Collections, and Benton Harbor’s Boat Building Industry. Please call 983-1191 or visit www.theheritagemcc.org for more information.