Annual Gala
Gala Registration has now closed.
We are delighted to announce our upcoming Annual Gala on Sunday, November 24, 2024, an event dedicated to celebrating Putnam County’s history and the exceptional individuals who work to preserve and enhance our local communities.
Each year, the General Israel Putnam Trailblazer Award is presented to individuals whose leadership has made a major impact in the community and set a path forward for others to follow.
This year, we have the special honor of recognizing Seamus Carroll and Marie Wieck, a couple whose commitment to community and innovation exemplifies the spirit of this award.
Seamus and Marie have been pillars of the Cold Spring community for nearly four decades. They discovered Cold Spring in 1985, choosing it as the perfect midway point between their careers in Poughkeepsie and Rockland County. Over the past 40 years, they have raised their daughters, Claire and Grace, here and have made substantial contributions to local and national non-profits, influencing positive change both locally and beyond. Learn more about our incredible honorees here: https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/annual-benefit-committee/
The Gala, which begins at 2 pm, will feature live music, a silent auction, breathtaking afternoon views at The Garrison, and a gourmet plated meal with your choice of Seared Salmon or New York Strip.
Tickets and tables are available from $175 to $4,000.
Vice Chairs
Carolyn & Chris Fadden
Irvine & Elizabeth Flinn
Frank E. Lucente
Preston Pittman
Rudolph Rauch
George Whipple III
Benefit Committee
Mary Anne Benjamin
Kari Jo Cates
Bruce Croushore
William & Donna Florence
Priscilla Goldfarb
Peter Hofmann, MD & William Burback
Fred & Anne Osborn | Catherine & Joseph Platt
Kristin Sorenson
Timothy Wallach & Fleur Fairman
Gala Dinner Committee
Sam Broe, Caroline Danford, Christine Foertsch, Mark Forlow, Todd Londagin, & Preston Pittman