Cheers to 250 years!
A Birthday Gala celebrating the Virginia Declaration of Rights
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 250th 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
- 1 reserved table (8 tickets)
- Placement of name on event page, promotional materials and event program
- 250th Commemorative Party Favor