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100 Years & Counting” The Woodrow Wilson House Annual Fundraiser
October 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
GA:$85 Tax-deductible portion: $72 VIP: $150 Tax-deductible portion:$12
The President Wilson House is celebrating the monumental centennial of the Wilsons moving into the Kalorama neighborhood in Washington, D.C. 100 Years and Counting! A three-day festival of events, starting with a fundraiser on Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m. ET. Come dressed in your favorite vintage or vintage-inspired best for music, dancing, entertainment, and more. This outdoor party will include light appetizers, live entertainment, a one-of-a-kind silent auction, and the opportunity to help the Wilson House continue in its mission of welcoming open discussions of our shared past and exploring the ideals that unite us as citizens of the world. A portion of all ticket sales is tax-deductible, with funds raised to help preserve the historic site for today, tomorrow, and for another 100 years!
Valet parking will be available and additional drink tickets will be available for purchase on site. The party will be held in the back garden under a tent. Dress appropriately for an evening of enjoyment in the beautiful Wilson House back garden. Tickets are available at a VIP and General Admission level. VIP tickets are $150 ($125 is tax-deductible) and doors will open at 6pm. VIP ticket holders receive all the benefits of General Admission plus a complimentary champagne reception, a guided preview of the House’s upcoming exhibit, Suffrage Outside! Inside, featuring historic suffrage items from the Kelley collection, with Executive Director, Elizabeth Karcher, seating available from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. ET, a gift bag including a ticket to a specialty tour, a special Wilson biography, a limited-edition ornament, and more, as well as early access to the outside events under the tent. General admission tickets are $85 ($72 is tax-deductible) and doors will open at 7 p.m. General Admission attendees will receive one drink ticket, light hors d-oeuvres, live entertainment, and access to all events under the tent, including the not-to-be-missed silent auction. The silent auction is open online for bidding from 12 p.m. ET on September 25 through 4 p.m. ET on October 14. Bidding will continue, in person throughout the event at the Wilson House and will close at 8 p.m. ET on October 14. The full list of amazing items is available at https://app.galabid.com/100-years/items All proceeds will go towards helping to preserve the Woodrow Wilson House.
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