The Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society will host a fundraiser in honor of the 289th birthday of Col. Zebulon Butler from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, 304 South Franklin St.

Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Zebulon Butler House, the oldest house in Wilkes-Barre. Parking will be available in the Children’s Service Center lot. Refreshments will be provided.

Admission is $40 per person and includes a one-year membership in the Preservation Society.

Space is limited. For reservations, call Tony Brooks, director and curator, at 570-793-3631. Payment at the door is acceptable.