Centennial Gala

Elegantly sketched renderings of the Museum and Memorial grounds and the Guardian Spirits

Save the Date

Monday, Sept. 21, 2026

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Kansas City, Missouri

5:30 p.m. | VIP Cocktail Reception

(Exclusive to VIP ticketed guests)

6 p.m. | Reception

(Open to all ticketed guests)
A century in the making. Celebrate the Museum and Memorial's 100-year milestone with a welcome reception featuring exceptional cuisine and curated libations.

7:30 p.m. | Centennial Program

In Helzberg Hall, the Kansas City Symphony joins us for an evening of music, tribute and inspiration - because memory is only meaningful when we carry it forward.

Cap the evening with a view of Liberty's Beacon as it makes its debut on the Tower, illuminating the Memorial.

Celebrating One Hundred Years

One hundred years ago, the people of Kansas City made a promise: to honor those who served in World War I, not only with words but through action. That promise became the Liberty Memorial. That story became the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Now, we invite you to carry that spirit forward.

Join Kansas City's civic leaders alongside national and international dignitaries for an unforgettable evening of inspiring tributes and a reception welcoming honored guests whose generosity and vision have shaped a century of remembrance.

Be among those who Remember Forward.

Centennial Gala Sponsor

As a Centennial Gala Sponsor, you align with one of the nation’s most respected cultural institutions at a defining moment in history – helping to shape how this moment is remembered and carried forward.

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