Annual Gala

The Annual Gala

Join us as we celebrate and recommit ourselves to the rising generation and the future of our democracy.

 


When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Mandarin Oriental, New York City
Honorees: Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed, Ruth & Sid Lapidus, Bill & Lia Poorvu

 

Image: Students introducing honorees at the 2023 Gilder Lehrman Annual Gala. Copyright Ilir Bajraktari.

Sponsorships and Tickets Donate
Photograph of students at the Annual Gala at a podium

Join Us in Celebrating Our 2024 Champion of History Honorees

Headshot of Gala Honoree Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed

Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed

Carl M. Loeb University Professor,
Harvard University

Headshot of Gala Honorees Sid and Ruth Lapidus

Ruth & Sid Lapidus

Retired Private Equity Investor Philanthropists

Headshot of Gala Honorees Bill and Lia Poorvu

Bill & Lia Poorvu

Teachers and Learners

Three students on the Hamilton Musical set performing as part of the EduHam program.

Students perform an original creative piece as part of our Hamilton Education Program. Your support for the gala allows us to bring dynamic American history and civics programs to more than 88,000 educators and 11 million students annually.

Host Committee

  • Ariel Investments
  • S. Andrew Banks and Dame Pamela Gordon-Banks
  • Kenneth and Kathryn Chenault
  • Joseph DiMenna
  • Amie and Tony James
  • Louise and Lewis E. Lehrman
  • The McCormick Family Foundation
  • Robert and Kate Niehaus
  • Mrs. Dorothy and Ambassador Craig Stapleton
  • Angela Vallot and James Basker
  • Rich Webster and Kim Kenne

How to Attend or Support the 30th Anniversary Gala

Visionary ($100,000)

$100,000 Table  – Visionary

  • Up to two tables of eight with premier seating
  • Featured listing as Host Committee member & Visionary in all event materials
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Logo or listing prominently displayed at event

Purchase Sponsorship 

 

Leader ($50,000)

$50,000 Table – Leader

  • Table of eight with premier seating
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Prominent listing as Leader in event materials
  • Logo or listing prominently displayed at event

Purchase Sponsorship 

Benefactor ($25,000)

$25,000 Table – Benefactor

  • Table of eight with prime seating
  • Listing as Benefactor in event materials
  • Logo or listing prominently displayed at event

Purchase Sponsorship 

Advocate ($15,000)

$15,000 Table – Advocate

  • Table of eight with preferred seating
  • Listing as Advocate in event materials
  • Logo or listing prominently displayed at event

Purchase Sponsorship 

School Underwriter ($10,000)

$10,000 – School Underwriter

  • Two tickets with preferred seating
  • Sponsor five tickets for students and teachers

Purchase Sponsorship

Tickets ($1,500 – $5,000)

$5,000 – Friend Ticket Package

  • Two tickets with prime seating
  • Listing in event materials

$1,500 – Supporter Ticket

  • One ticket
  • Listing in event materials

Purchase Tickets

Journal Ads ($5,000 – $15,000)

$15,000

  • Inside or Back Cover Ad

$5,000

  • Full-Page Black & White Ad

For inquiries about journal ads, please contact Astic Productions Benefit Office at 212-581-1400 or emily@asticproductions.com.

Make a Contribution

If you are unable to attend but wish to support the important work celebrated at the Gilder Lehrman Gala, please consider making a donation.

Make Contribution

   

*Contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The non-tax-deductible portion of each ticket is $310. For more information, please contact Emily George at Astic Productions Benefit Office at emily@asticproductions.com or 212-581-1400.