The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) announces its 2024 Gala on Saturday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Chicago (720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago).The festive evening will support NHM’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture and the Greek American story. Each year the Museum’s programs collectively serve thousands of students, members and guests across Chicago, the United States and beyond.
The annual National Hellenic Museum Gala is an opportunity for hundreds of Greek Americans and philhellenes from across the country to gather together for a night of philanthropy celebrating and supporting the lasting and enriching Hellenic legacy. This fundraiser is black tie optional and features a cocktail reception followed by fine dining, a spectacular live auction, music and dancing late into the evening.
Initial lead sponsors to date for the 2024 NHM Gala include: Diamond Sponsor Calamos Investments, John P. Calamos, Sr. and John S. Koudounis; and Silver Sponsors The James A. Regas Family and Michael and Robin Psaros and Family.
The 2024 NHM Gala Co-Chairs are NHM Trustees Andrea Darlas and Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulos (Ret.). The National Hellenic Museum Chairman is John P. Calamos, Sr.
Individual tickets are $375 and tables of ten are $3,400, with additional sponsorship opportunities available. Tickets to the NHM Gala After Dark party, which begins at 10:30 p.m., are available for $100. For more information on the 2024 NHM Gala and to RSVP for tickets and sponsorships, visit NationalHellenicMuseum.org/Gala2024.
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) has a mission to share Greek history, art, culture and the Greek American story. NHM preserves the Hellenic legacy and makes this rich heritage relevant today through its extensive collection of more than 10,000 physical artifacts, hundreds of oral histories, exhibitions, educational programs and special events. Originally founded in 1983 and located in Chicago’s historic Greektown neighborhood since 2011, NHM provides lifelong learning for the community and sparks inquiry and discussion about the broader issues in our lives and society. Regular museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234.