Abraham Lincoln will be among the guests for Night at the Museum on Aug. 22 in Crestline.

CRESTLINE — The Crestline Historical Society will present a “Night at the Museum” on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.

Located at 400 Scott St., a tour of the museum and “meet and greet” will begin the festivities. The following characters will be there: Abraham Lincoln, Colonel William Crawford, Deborah Sampson, a Revolutionary War soldier, Ira Speelman, a PRR trainman, Dr. Zoa Bower and Henry Wynkoop.

At 9 p.m., a surprise movie will be presented, “about the curator of a public library who goes in search of historical artifacts.” Rated PG. Bring your own lawn chairs for the movie. Snacks wil be available for purchase.

There is a $2 fee for entire event and children under 10 are free.

Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced.

There will be black powder rifle demonstrations in the parking lot between 7 and 9 p.m. with consent of the Village Administration and the Crestline Police Department.

Historical figures will be portrayed by: Col. & Mrs. Crawford: Mark & Tami Cory, Abraham Lincoln: Gerry Payn, Deborah Sampson: Julie Rossington, Dr. Bower: Lisa Workman, Henry Wynkoop: Kris Eckert, Marie Welshon: Cheryl Swihart, Ira Speelman: Bill Fisher.

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