Michigan Flywheelers Museum to Host Culver's Benefit Night

Fundraiser to support new museum entrance and ticket booth

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is partnering with Culver's of South Haven for a special benefit night on March 4th to raise funds for a new museum entrance and ticket booth. Museum President Pat Ingalls says the event will feature volunteers serving food to dine-in and drive-thru customers, with a portion of sales going to the museum's capital campaign.

Why it matters

The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is a popular local attraction that celebrates the state's agricultural and industrial history. The new entrance project is being supported by a $100,000 matching grant, demonstrating the community's commitment to preserving this important piece of Michigan's heritage.

The details

During the benefit night from 5-8pm on March 4th, Culver's customers can dine-in or use the drive-thru, with a portion of their purchase going to support the Michigan Flywheelers Museum's new entrance building project. Museum volunteers will be on hand to showcase the plans and assist with food service.

  • The benefit night at Culver's will take place on March 4, 2026 from 5-8pm.
  • The museum is currently fundraising for a new entrance building, backed by a $100,000 matching grant.

The players

Michigan Flywheelers Museum

A museum that celebrates Michigan's agricultural and industrial history through exhibits and events.

Pat Ingalls

The president of the Michigan Flywheelers Museum.

Culver's of South Haven

A local restaurant franchise that is partnering with the museum for the benefit night fundraiser.

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What they’re saying

“We're building a new entrance building into the museum, and it'll be our new ticket booth and gift shop to increase the looks of the entry going into the museum.”

— Pat Ingalls, Museum President (wsjm.com)

What’s next

The museum is hoping to raise significant funds through the Culver's benefit night to support the new entrance project, which is being matched by a $100,000 grant.

The takeaway

The Michigan Flywheelers Museum's partnership with Culver's demonstrates the power of community collaboration to preserve local history and attractions. By hosting a fundraising event, the museum can make important improvements to enhance the visitor experience.