The National Liberty Museum’s 25th Anniversary Liberty Gala was held on October 10th, 2024. Our annual gala is an opportunity to celebrate our partners, mission, and the impact we’ve made together since the organization’s launch in 2000. The Gala is our largest fundraising event of the year, and your support of this event means that more people will be inspired and educated on the value of Liberty and our responsibility to uphold the ideals of freedom and justice. This year’s event featured a cocktail reception, an elegant seated dinner and a dessert reception featuring the region’s top culinary talent.
2025 Venue
605 Righters Ferry Rd
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
The 2025 Gala will be held at the Pump House, a premier event space located along the Schuylkill River in Bala Cynwyd. Set in a 19th century iron and steel foundry, the grounds are owned and operated by BE Hospitality’s restaurateur and designer Fia Berisha, and acclaimed chef, author, James Beard Award finalist, and Bravo Top Chef-winner Nick Elmi, the grounds include:
- The Train Shed – A light-infused, covered outdoor gathering space.
- The Main Hall & Garden – An event hall with access to the riverfront & private garden.
- The Bar – A rustic lounge featuring a handcrafted bar, wide planked floors, & a private terrace.
- Speakeasy – A Gatsby-esque subterranean lounge, featuring its own bar & private entrance.
Flame Award
The Flame Award honors an individual who exemplifies freedom of thought, civil discourse and respect for all while tirelessly pursuing and enhancing personal and civil liberties for 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 inclusivity and open dialogue.
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 benefactors who made last year’s
gala possible.
LIBERTY SPONSORS
SEI Private Wealth Management
Grunkey Industries
Ed & Cyma Satell, Satell Institute
Tom & Alycia Scannapieco
FREEDOM SPONSORS
The Haverford Trust Company
Berwind
Claudia & Jay Springer
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
