The National Liberty Museum will host its 25th Anniversary Liberty Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating liberty, leadership, and courage, on Thursday, October 10 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Happening just ahead of Free Speech Week, this premier fundraising event will honor individuals and organizations that embody the values of freedom and justice, with proceeds supporting the museum’s educational programs and exhibitions.
Guests will enjoy a curated culinary experience, including a cocktail reception, an elegant seated dinner, and a dessert reception featuring top chefs from the city and nation. The menu will spotlight dishes from chefs Nicholas Elmi of Lark, Chris Kearse of Forsythia, Michael Vincent Ferreri of Irwin’s, Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa, Greg Vernick of Vernick Food & Drink and Vernick Fish, and Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp of Her Place Supper Club, My Loup, and Amourette.
This year, the museum will present its inaugural Flame Award to Nadine Strossen for her contributions to free speech as the first woman president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Nadine will join Alaine Arnott, president of the National Liberty Museum, for a fireside chat during the program. The Flame Award honors an individual who exemplifies freedom of thought, civil discourse, and respect for all while tirelessly pursuing and enhancing personal and civil liberties for their community and beyond.
The 2024 Gala will take place at the Pump House, an elegant venue along the Schuylkill River in Bala Cynwyd, featuring outdoor gardens and riverfront paths.
For more information about the event, please click here. Information about tickets can be found here.
About the National Liberty Museum
From its home in historic Philadelphia, the cradle of American democracy, the National Liberty Museum (321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106) offers a contemporary perspective on the boldest, most innovative concept in American history: Liberty. For over two decades, the museum has served as a safe space for nuanced interactions around liberty, helping visitors build key knowledge and skills through meaningful conversations and exploration. Throughout its four floors, the National Liberty Museum hosts permanent galleries and rotating exhibition spaces to explore the boundaries of liberty and what it means to us today. The museum collaborates with scholars, artists, and community partners to present dynamic and interactive exhibitions to enrich how visitors think about Liberty, what it means, and how it is expressed in modern society. Visit www.libertymuseum.org or follow National Liberty Museum on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram to learn more.
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