Museums Big night for prizes, fun Saturday Museum volunteers Diane Toffolo, left, and her sister, Gibby McClarran have fun preparing donations for the silent auction, one of the features of the KM Historical Museums 14th annual reverse raffle and auction Saturday, Sept. 9. The grand prize is a 1 in 300 chance to win $10,000. The big night for the 14th annual reverse raffle and auctions by the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, a 1 in 300 chance to win $10,000, is Saturday, Sept. 9 at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Life and Conference Center and only four days away.



Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and those attending may dress in the elegance of the era and 1920s dress is encouraged. The buffet opens at 6 p.m. and features beef tenderloin, chicken and shrimp with traditional Southern sides and dessert.



Ticket sales will be going fast this week and are available at the Museum at $125 for two people which includes dinner and beverages and a chance for the final five finale where prizes increase in value up to the last ticket drawn. The last four tickets drawn prior to the grand prize of $10,000 will feature special gifts with the second runner-up receiving a vacation package worth $500. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win any of the many prizes awarded



The silent auction is a feature of the evening entertainment and guests can bid on numerous items donated by local business and community. Among those must-haves are a Greg Olsen autographed white panel football by the Carolina Panthers.



The live auction will feature bidding on Walt Disney World Park Hopper passes, a vacation package at The Inn at Ragged Gardens in Historic Blowing Rock donated by the Inn and Neisler Brothers, a private wine tasting class for 20 people at Total Wine & More, a stunning sterling silver necklace with diamond enhancer from Dellingers Jewel Shop, a Lennox Elite Gas Furnace from Dilling Heating & Cooling and phenomenal game tickets for Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills.,



This years drool-worthy cake auction will feature something for everyones sweet tooth.



We are so grateful for the patronage we receive. Each one of our contributors is essential to keeping our Museum operational. It is wonderful to know that so many people believe in the importance of their local history museum and are willing to support it however they can, said Museum President  KM Herald