A Dinner in Support of Historic New England

Celebrating the recipients of
the Historic New England Medal

F. Warren McFarlan
Anthony D. Pell
Sylvia Quarles Simmons

Saturday, March 15, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston

Recognizing a Lifetime of Cultural and Preservation Philanthropy

Established as Historic New England’s most prestigious annual award, The Historic New England Medal is bestowed upon individuals whose civic leadership and generosity have made a significant impact on saving and sharing our history and advancing the importance of historic preservation.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Please become a sponsor of this very special celebration.
Your generosity will support Historic New England.

Visionary $100,000 – Reserve Here

• Premiere seating for two tables of ten
• Premiere recognition in all event materials
• Private curator-led experience for 20 guests at a later date

Philanthropist $50,000 – Reserve Here

• Two tables of ten
• Private curator-led experience for 10 guests at a later date

Civic Leader $25,000 – Reserve Here

• One table of ten
• Private curator-led experience for 10 guests at a later date

Preservationist $12,000 – Reserve Here

• One table of ten

Friend $6,000 – Reserve Here

• Six dinner reservations

All Sponsors Receive:

• Recognition in the event invitation (if received by December 27)
• Recognition in all event materials, including the program and website

Please see below for information about using your donor advised fund or contact us with questions.

Donate Here

Check back for dinner reservations.

Medal Gala Host Committee

Allen Kolkowitz
Nancy and Kevin Lagassé
Gregory Lombardi and Kent Newton
Nina Longtine
Terry and Dave Martland
Sandra and Holt Massey
Elizabeth Owens
Kristin and Roger Servison
Angie and Robert Simonds
Ruth Kennedy Sudduth
Genie and Will Thorndike
Nancy and Michael Tooke
Vera Trojan and Mark Carthy
Wendy and Alan Wong

Historic New England Medal Recipients

Ann and Graham Gund & Kristin and Roger Servison – 2024
Janina A. Longtine MD & Peter S. Lynch – 2023
Lillie Johnson & Elizabeth “Biddy” Owens – 2022

Checks may be sent to:
Historic New England
151 Essex Street
Haverhill, MA 01832

For more information please contact the Development Office at (617) 994-5951 or [email protected]

Please note:

Sponsorship gifts and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. A $1,000 dinner reservation has a value of $250 for tax purposes. The IRS does not allow any portion of a gala ticket to be made through a charitable foundation or donor-advised fund. Please consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific situation. Historic New England is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our federal tax identification number is 04-2104937.

Galas and Tax Considerations

About Historic New England

Historic New England, founded as The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910, is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, and welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums and landscapes, including several coastal farms. The organization operates a major collections and archives center in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and has the world’s largest collection of New England artifacts, comprising more than 125,000 decorative arts and objects, and 1.5 million archival documents including photographs, architectural drawings, manuscripts, and ephemera. Engaging education programs for youth, adults, and preservation professionals, and award-winning exhibitions and publications are offered in person and virtually. The Historic New England Preservation Easement program is a national leader and protects 125 privately owned historic properties throughout the region.