The Muskegon Museum of History and Science invites you to join us for an Old Heart VIP Reception. On May 18, 2025, meet the actors behind this incredible story, learn about their time filming right here in Muskegon, and take a private guided tour of our WWII Home Front Heroes exhibit. Light Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. 

VIP Event Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 1:30 - 3:30 PM Muskegon Museum of History and Science 430 W. Clay Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440.

Included With VIP Ticket - Old Heart Movie Premiere and Q&A: June 1, 2025 - 3:00 PM Mona Shores High School 1121 Seminole Rd Norton Shores, MI 49441.

About Old Heart:

This spring, join us as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of European Liberation, with the Muskegon premiere of Old Heart. 

Adapted from Peter Ferry’s award-winning novel, Old Heart tells the story of Tom Johnson, an American soldier who is part of the Allied liberation of the Southern Netherlands in the fall of 1944. He works with a Jewish translator, Sarah van Praag, to smuggle food and supplies to starving residents of northern cities trapped behind Nazi lines. They also fall in love.

Sixty years later, in the summer of 2005, Tom foils his family’s plan to move him to an assisted living facility by taking a flight to the Netherlands. He is determined to find Sarah again, the love of his life. 

To learn more visit: https://www.rogerrapoport.com/oldheartmovie

 To view the trailer visit: https://vimeo.com/1033674578/2b9527d240?share=copy

Following the film, join us for a Q&A session with Zaneta Adams, previous Director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and actress in the movie.

Thank you to our event sponsors: Howmet Aerospace Foundation, Nexes Realty, and Gary Nelund - State Farm Insurance