2026 Annual Gala

The Annual Gala

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

 


When: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET
Where: Metropolitan Club of New York, New York City
Honorees: Ellen V. Futter, Walter Isaacson, Lonnie G. Bunch III

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and students at the 2025 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Gala.

Join Us in Celebrating Our 2026 Honorees

A headshot of Ellen V. Futter

Ellen V. Futter

Institutional Leader, Educator, Attorney

A headshot of Walter P. Isaacson

Walter Isaacson

Biographer

Professor of History, Tulane University

A headshot of Lonnie G. Bunch III

Lonnie G. Bunch III

Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

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

Students performing an original creative piece as part of the Hamilton Education Program, 2019.

Host Committee

  • Host committee in formation

As of 9/15/2025

How to Attend or Support the 2026 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 gala materials
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Logo or listing prominently displayed at gala

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Leader ($50,000)

$50,000 Table – Leader

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

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Benefactor ($25,000)

$25,000 Table – Benefactor

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

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Advocate ($15,000)

$15,000 Table – Advocate

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

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School Underwriter ($10,000)

$10,000 – School Underwriter

  • Two tickets with preferred seating
  • Listing as School Underwriter in all gala materials
  • Sponsor student and teacher attendance

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Tickets ($1,500 – $5,000)

$5,000 – Friend Ticket Package

  • Two tickets with prime seating
  • Listing in print and digital programs

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$1,500 – Supporter Ticket

  • One ticket
  • Listing in print and digital programs

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Journal Ads ($1,250 – $2,500)

$2,500

  • Full-screen Color Ad

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$1,250

  • Half-screen Color Ad

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

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*The non-tax-deductible portion of each ticket is $300. Contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please note that per IRS guidance, gifts from donor-advised funds, foundations, and charitable trusts may not be used for purchases that provide tangible benefits, e.g., goods or services such as a dinner, to any individuals. In light of this guidance, we are not able to split the cost of tickets or sponsorships to receive payment for the non-tax-deductible portion of the ticket or sponsorship ($305 per ticket) from these vehicles.