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Gala Tickets - 2009

$250.00 - $2,750.00

Georgia Days Birthday Bash and Annual Awards Gala


Saturday, February 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Savannah


The Georgia Days Birthday Bash and Annual Awards Gala is the lavish culmination of GHS’s two-week commemoration of the founding of the Colony of Georgia. Last year’s gala was lauded by many for its elegant presentation, delicious dinner, and engaging and informative speaker. The 2009 celebration, “Magic in the Moonlight,” will be held under the stars on the banks of the Savannah River, a romantic setting in keeping with Valentine’s Day. To recognize the centennial of his birth, nationally-acclaimed lyricist, composer, singer, and Georgian Johnny Mercer will be the 2009 historic honoree and the banquet will feature his memorable music.


The evening will include greetings from Governor Sonny Perdue and an insightful keynote address featuring Washington’s most captivating couple – James Carville and Mary Matalin. Carville and Matalin will combine their unique experience as perennial political insiders to provide attendees with a stimulating, candid, and provocative keynote entitled “All’s Fair in Love, War, and Politics”. In addition, that evening GHS will recognize and honor Georgians who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of our state and nation (see below for more information). A raffle will be held for items from Tiffany’s. The raffle is sponsored by Wachovia Insurance Services.


The Georgia Trustees Awards


In 1732, King George II appointed the Georgia Trustees, a group of leaders with the vision and commitment to service necessary to foster the development of the young colony. Their spirited vision lives on through the actions of Georgians who through service and philanthropy have profoundly shaped our state and nation. The Georgia Historical Society has joined with the Office of the Governor to reconstitute the Georgia Trustees, each year honoring contemporary visionaries alongside the founders of the colony. Those chosen as Georgia Trustees will be inducted annually by the Governor at GHS’s Georgia Days Birthday Bash and Annual Awards Gala. The first persons in the modern era to join this distinguished group are Marguerite Neel Williams (honored posthumously)and Bernard Marcus.


Don’t miss this event! Find out what happened at last year’s Gala, and go here to see what’s in store this year!


After 1/30/09 NO REFUNDS will be made for ticket purchases. Thank you for your understanding.


For pictures from the 2008 Gala go here

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