Making History Gala 2026
MHS Event
Making History Gala
April 23, 2026
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Ave. | Boston
6:00 PM Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM Dinner Program
Featuring:
Ken Burns
Award-winning filmmaker
We invite you to celebrate America’s 250th at the Making History Gala. Join us for a festive evening featuring award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns.
The Gala celebrates the MHS’s commitment to collecting and sharing more than four centuries of American stories. Proceeds support the Society’s educational initiatives, including National History Day, the History Source, and civics education.
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Advance registration required
Media Sponsor
Premier Sponsor
Rob and Jennifer Waldron
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Making History Gala.
Full list of sponsors.
