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KF Washington DC Gala 2017

Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 7:00pm

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The Kosciuszko Foundation
in Washington DC
cordially invites you to


Annual Gala Dinner

Celebrating the Legacy of  


Tadeusz Kosciuszko


Mayflower Hotel, State Ballroom

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2017, 7:00–10:00 pm

We will celebrate together the spirit and values of the great hero of Poland and the United States:
General Tadeusz Kościuszko
as we commemorate the 200th Anniversary of his death

Please join us and help keep alive his legacy of progressive thinking,
tolerance, and justice for all
by saluting
Tadeusz Kościuszko,
soldier, engineer, artist, composer, and exceptional human being!

With Special Guests:


Basketball Star (Washington Wizards)

Marcin Gortat

Marcin Gortat


Actress and singer 
Alicja Bachleda Curus

Alicja Bachleda Curus


Philanthropist and Promoter of Polish Culture
Helena Kolodziey

Helena Kolodziey

We will have the honor to host

the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland - Dr. Piotr Wilczek

and

the Mayor of the City of Wroclaw - Dr. Rafal Dutkiewicz. 

Our Gala will also be an inauguration of a 2017–2018 project Promoting the City of Wrocław in the US capital.

Wrocław is a home of one of Poland's greatest national treasures - The Racławice Panorama - a monumental cycloramic painting depicting Poland's famous battle at Racławice during the Kościuszko Uprising in 1794.

Our guests will have an opportunity to view this amazing painting and to hear its interesting story.

Enjoy the company of many distinguished guests, among others the Mayor of Wroclaw Mr. Rafal Dutkiewicz, unique entertainment from Wroclaw – Trio: Me, Myself and I, hear original music composed by T. Kosciuszko, and meet him "in spirit" in an interactive dramatic performance.

Take part in our silent auction and raffle, and enjoy delicious and stylish dinner with wine.

Tickets - SOLD OUT:

$150 before Nov. 11
$175 after Nov.11
$100 – students


Please help us continue our mission of promoting Poland in the United States:

  • Place an ad in our Gala Journal, distributed at this event and other events at the Kosciuszko Foundation in Washington and New York. You may like to write a tribute to Tadeusz Kosciuszko, congratulate the Kosciuszko Foundation, or promote your own business, activities, or Polish causes.
  • Sponsor a table
  • Make a donation to the Kosciuszko Foundation if you are unable to attend
  • Donate raffle and silent auction prizes (items or services)
  • Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of our unique prizes
Select quantity:

All profits will be used for future events and activities in the Kosciuszko Foundation's Washington DC Center.

We greatly appreciate any support you can provide.

If you are unable to attend yourself please spread the word about this tribute to the hero of our both continents.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM 
for the night of the Gala for a special rate of $139
for the KF Gala guests:

Make, modify and cancel the Mayflower Hotel reservations online> here

Reservations Toll-Free: 877-212-5752
Reservations Local Phone: 1-202-347-3000



Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
The Kosciuszko Foundation
2025 O Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
202 785 2320

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