On September 16th from 7 – 11pm, join this black-tie celebration to welcome Discover the Real George Washington. Colonial officers on horseback will wait outside the Museum of History for the arrival of the “official” President Washington and the First Lady, who are making a special appearance from Mount Vernon Estates & Gardens. Uniformed footmen will guide gala attendees into the museum to greet the Washingtons and Eve and Sherwood Smith, honorary chairs of this event hosted by the Museum Associates. Major funding for the gala is provided by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

This once-in-a-lifetime evening includes cocktails, period dancing and music, and a seated dinner. Each floor of the museum will be transformed for the occasion. Walk through the manicured gardens of Mount Vernon on the first floor, enjoy a private VIP lounge with a colonial flair on the second floor, and dine in the formal dining room on the third floor. To purchase tickets, call 919-807-7849 or buy online at ncmuseumassoc.com.

Cost: To purchase tickets, call 919-807-7849 or buy online at ncmuseumassoc.com.