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

By invitation only.

6 p.m. | Reception

Open to all ticketed guests.
Join us for beverages and hors d'oeuvres.

7:45 p.m. | Centennial Program

An evening of music, tribute, and inspiration unfolds in Helzberg Hall. Featuring the Kansas City Symphony and the inaugural presentation of the Guardian Spirit Award.

8:45 p.m. | Celebration

Raise a glass of champagne, indulge in dessert, and take in a spectacular view of the Tower as we celebrate the debut of Liberty's Beacon.

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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