Cheers to 250 years!

A Birthday Gala celebrating the Virginia Declaration of Rights

Thank You to our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Gunston Hall’s Foundation

Inspiration Sponsor:

Carly & Frank Fiorina

Action Sponsor:

Logan Capital

Ideas Sponsor:

MG & Mrs. John D. Altenburg, Jr., Ret.
Mark Ingrao – Aspen Strategies, LLC
The Berger Family
Mrs. Hannah Cox
George Mason University: Law & Economics Center
Mr. Charles Hurt
Kolas Contracting, Inc.
The National Society of Colonial Dames Association Board of Regents of Gunston Hall Inc.
MG Bruce K. Scott, Ret./Gunston Hall Foundation Trustee
David & Meridel Turch
Visit Fairfax

Annual Advocate Sponsor:

Freedom Bank

In-kind Sponsors:

Thank you to Mr. Daniel Sanders, our guest auctioneer for the evening!
- Daniel Sanders of Four Sales Ltd and Inventory Inspector LLC

Online payments are always welcome; however, we encourage Sponsors to consider writing checks payable to “Gunston Hall” to avoid processing fees.

Checks may be mailed to:

Gunston Hall, ATTN: Kate Zidek

10709 Gunston Road│Mason Neck, VA 22079

Thank you very much for your support!

Please join us at our Annual Gala in support of Gunston Hall on May 16, 2026

for an enchanting evening under the stars in our Riverside Garden. Enjoy cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, seated dinner, live music, auctions, and lively conversations among guests.

This year’s Cheers to 250 Years! theme celebrates both our nation’s semiquincentennial and the 250^th birthday of the Virginia Declaration of Rights at George Mason’s Gunston Hall. We hope you will join us in raising a glass to America and Mason’s profound legacy!

For additional information or questions about the event, contact:

Nicole Ryan, Vice President of Business Enterprise & Guest Engagement

Be a Gala Sponsor!

Levels are available between $2,500 and $10,000.

To learn more and become a sponsor for the gala, please contact:

Kate Zidek, Development Manager

Sponsorship Opportunities

Inspiration Sponsors – $10,000

1 prominent, private table (8 guests)
Top placement of logo and name on all event collateral
Recognition at event at podium
Recognition in 5+ social media posts and 1 GH Newsletter
Entry to VIP cocktail reception with VIP experience
250th Commemorative Party Favor

Statesman Sponsors – $7,500

6 tickets with option for special VIP guests to be seated at your table
Placement of logo and name on event page, promotional materials and event program
Recognition at event
Recognition in 4+ social media posts and 1 GH Newsletters
Entry to VIP cocktail reception & VIP experience
250th Commemorative Party Favor

Action Sponsors – $5,000

5 tickets with option for special VIP guests to be seated at your table6 tickets with option for special VIP guests to be seated at your table
Placement of name on event page, promotional materials and event program, recognition at event
Recognition in 4+ social media posts
Entry to VIP cocktail reception & VIP experience
250th Commemorative Party Favor

Ideas Sponsors – $2,500