THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025
The Liberty Gala is an opportunity to celebrate and support the National Liberty Museum’s mission, our partners, and the impact we have made together over the last year. The 2025 Gala will include a presentation of our Second Annual Flame Award, honoring an individual who works towards expanding personal and civic liberties, while promoting civil discourse.
As we celebrate 25 years of connecting, educating, and inspiring individuals to explore and advance liberty, we invite you to join us for an evening that will include a cocktail reception, a dinner experience curated by the region’s top chefs, and an indulgent dessert reception. Each course will feature a unique selection of dishes prepared by a team led by head chef and James Beard Award Finalist, Chef Nicholas Elmi.
The Liberty Gala proceeds support our youth civic leadership education, thought-provoking exhibitions, and our national and international outreach initiatives. With your support, we can inspire and educate about our responsibility to upload the ideals of liberty.
THE GALA
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00 – 10:00 pm
THE VENUE
605 Righters Ferry Road
Bala Cynwyd, PA
The Pump House is located along the Schuylkill River in Bala Cynwyd. The property was originally a steel and iron foundry dating back to 1852. The event space has been beautifully renovated to highlight its industrial history and surrounding nature, featuring outdoor gardens and scenic walking paths.
THE FLAME AWARD
The Flame Award honors an individual who exemplifies freedom of thought, civil discourse, and preservation of liberty in their community and beyond. The recipient demonstrates impact and influence, inspiring others through innovative advocacy and leadership. They are distinguished by their unwavering integrity and courage in all actions and interactions, promoting mutual respect and open dialogue.
The Second Annual Flame Award will honor an individual who exemplifies:
Advocacy for Assembly
Inspires thoughtful assembly to advocate for collective needs and desires in the pursuit of liberty
Civil Discourse
Shows a commitment to understanding different perspectives and resolving conflicts through dialogue
Pursuit of Liberty
Works towards enhancing freedoms within their community and expanding personal and civic liberties
2024 Flame Awardee
Nadine Strossen, New York Law School Professor Emerita and Senior Fellow at FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), was national President of the American Civil Liberties Union from 1991 to 2008. An internationally acclaimed free speech scholar and advocate, who regularly addresses diverse audiences and provides media commentary around the world, Strossen also serves on the Advisory Boards of several organizations that promote free speech and academic freedom.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
WHO MAKE THE 2025 LIBERTY GALA POSSIBLE
LIBERTY SPONSORS
Thank you to our Gala Committee
Claudia Springer – co-chair
Laurie Wagman – co-chair
Cam and Nicole Maio
Dennis and Monica Egen
Jenn Hanna
Mary Hanna
Suzy Pratowski
Nicole Cashman
