The Guild of the Chicago History Museum warmly welcomes you to A Celebration of Liberty featuring award-winning filmmaker Sarah Botstein and WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. This not-to-be-missed event is in anticipation of the grand reopening of our Facing Freedom exhibition on July 4, 2026.

Cocktail attire – Revolutionary garb optional. Questions? Contact Kimberly Bill, Development Events Manager, at (312) 799–2112 or kbill@chicagohistory.org

Tickets

$5,000 Star-Spangled Benefactor | Premium Table for 10
Including Pre-Gala Exclusive Champagne Reception plus Private Tour of the new exhibition for 10

$2,500 Broad Stripes Sponsor | Four Tickets
Including Pre-Gala Exclusive Champagne Reception plus Private Tour of the new exhibition for 4

$500 Bright Stars Benefactor | One Ticket
Including Pre-Gala Exclusive Champagne Reception plus Private Tour of the new exhibition for 4

$350 Individual Patriot | One Ticket

Unable to join us? Support the Guild with a gift.

Schedule

6:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception
7:00 p.m. – Conversation with Sarah Botstein and Geoffrey Baer
8:15 p.m. – Seated dinner

Celebration Co-Chairs:
Connie Barkley & Erica Meyer

Committee Members:
Melissa Babcock, Rebecca Bathke, Darcy Evon, Rhonda Marcucci, Lynn Orschel, Scottie Perry, Sally Sprowl

Honorary Chair:
Liz Stiffel