National Museum of Industrial History Annual Gala 2026

Join as we honor L. Charles Marcon with the support of Laura Bennett Shelton, Curtis “Hank” Barnette, Dennis Domchek and many others for their leadership in opening the museum to the public in 2016, their dedication over a decade of public engagement, and their ongoing committment to the museum’s bright future. All proceeds support engaging exhibits, dynamic educational programming and the ongoing preservation of our collections and archives.

Featuring

Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres

Beer tastings

Music

Artifact Demonstrations

Silent Auction & more

Free parking is available in the SteelStacks Ruins East and Ruins West lots on Second Street. Paid parking is available in the NCC Fowler Center Lot at 511 East Third Street and in the Polk Street Garage. Business or cocktail attire encouraged.

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