MASS A C H US E TTS
HI S T O R I C A L SOC IETY
It started here
Making History Gala
featuring Nathaniel Philbrick
National Book Award-winning author of history
in conversation with Cameo George, GBH
Executive Producer of American Experience
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Ave. | Boston
6:00 pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION
7:00 pm DINNER PROGRAM
$500 PER PERSON
Purchase tickets by returning the enclosed reply card or by scanning the the QR code.
business or cocktail attire
Gala Committee
Laura S. Rockefeller, Gala Committee Chair
Lee Campbell Jr., MHS Board Chair
Brenda Lawson, MHS Interim President
Candace Jans
Gavin P. Jones
David Kirk
Grace Lee
Jim Segel
Andy Serwer
Newcomb Stillwell
Founded in 1791
The MHS is America’s first historical society and holds a collection of more than 13 million documents, objects, and ephemera. As we kick off our two-year commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American revolution, we invite you to discover, engage, learn, and be inspired.
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Candace Jans
David Kirk
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND DINNER GUESTS 10 6 2
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PRE-RECEPTION TIME WITH FEATURED SPEAKER
ADDED PERKS
MEET & GREET WITH SPEAKER SIGNAGE FOR TABLES OF 10
BUNKER HILL: A CITY, A SIEGE, A REVOLUTION
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Proceeds support the Massachusetts Historical Society’s collections, programs, and educational initiatives, including National History Day and civics education.
Thank you for your generosity!
Kicking off the 250th
The MHS is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in the place where it began. Visit www.masshist.org or scan the QR code to learn more.