Clarke Museum hosts fundraising costume gala

The Clarke Historical Museum will be holding its inaugural “A Night at the Museum” May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 240 E St., Eureka. This costume gala fundraiser — which will also be live-streamed — offers an immersive cultural experience

Proceeds from this event will support the museum's 2024 initiatives for Nealis Hall, the museum's Native American wing. Contributions will fund projects including commissioning a handcarved door by esteemed Karuk/Yurok artist Alme Alle, finalizing the transfer of ownership of Nealis Hall from the city of Eureka and ensuring the preservation of the museum's collections for generations to come.

At the event, attendees can interact with live historical characters coordinated by local historian Lynette Mullen. There will be live demonstrations of Indigenous crafts produced by Shirley Laos of Trinidad Rancheria and a regalia dress walk narrated by Rachel Sundberg of Trinidad Rancheria. A string quartet will play and canapes by Brett Shuler Fine Catering will be available, as well as a host of cocktails.

— Cocktails reflecting the spirit of different times past.

The event will also be live-streamed online, allowing a broad audience to engage with live interviews and entertainment while bidding on Humboldt County experiences in the online auction from the comfort of their homes.

Tickets are available on the Clarke Museum website now at www.clarkemuseum.org/a-night-atthe-museum/, and auction items can be perused at https://fundraiser.support/clarke-museumnight-at-the-museumauction starting April 25.