The 6th annual A Night at the Museum Gala is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Hagen History Center. We’ll return to the historic Watson-Curtze Mansion in Erie for an evening of celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!
Join us from 6 - 10 p.m. at 356 West 6th Street in Erie for this outside cocktail party. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres from the Cork, open bar, patriotic music, and dancing with Street Level Band from Pittsburgh for a night to remember.
In honor of our hometown’s impact on American history, we will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by honoring Erie people who have made their mark on the national stage during A Night at the Museum on September 12, 2026.
Become a part of September’s biggest community celebration where 600 to 900 attendees celebrate on the grounds of the incomparable Watson-Curtze Mansion. We anticipate national attention during this event as we share two new exhibits: the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum and Command & Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry
Our experienced committee includes: Noel Burgoyne, Michelee Curtze, Geri Cicchetti, Sally DiBacco, Leah Murphy, Marcia Lowes, Kristin Talarico, and Gwen White.
Honorees include:
Admiral Christopher Colvin
General James Dubik
General Michael Dunlavey
Ambassador William Heidt
Admiral Matthew Kohler
Journalist Maria Sansone
Journalist Steve Scully
Yacht designer Doug Zurn
Invitations will be mailed in August. To include your name on the invitation list contact Geri Cicchetti by email.
All levels include name listed in invitation, event signage, and website
$50,250 // Twenty people attending A Night at the Museum
Includes:
• Recognition from the band during the event
• Included in all media as a presenting sponsor
• One four-hour Mansion Rental (excludes a wedding)
$22,250 // Sixteen people attending A Night at the Museum
Includes one four-hour Mansion Rental (excludes a wedding)
$10,250 // Eight people attending A Night at the Museum
$5,250 // Six people attending A Night at the Museum
$2,250 // Four people attending A Night at the Museum
$1,250 // Two people attending A Night at the Museum
Payments due August 31
Erie campus:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY
*****Girard campus is open for special events only
