As July draws to a close, we would like to express our gratitude to all who helped make our recent virtual events such a success. Between our Gala 68 Online Auction and our star-studded virtual gala (stream it for free HERE), we were able to raise significant interest, awareness, and funds for the Big U.

Our auction, in particular, was a rousing success — raising more than $13,000 to support our efforts to save the SS United States! We hope to hold more virtual events in the future, including the fourth (and final) round of our Online Auction.

The Conservancy would like to thank the hosts of our Virtual Gala, Mark Perry and David Perry (co-chairs of the Conservancy’s West Coast Chapter) for putting the event together, and the wonderfully talented team at Beyond Pix for producing the event. We were incredibly grateful for the participation of all the celebrities, performers, and other supporters of America’s Flagship who took part in the event, including: Dolly Parton, Mercedes Ellington, Kate Burton, Nancy Sullivan, Bill Miller, Joe Rota, Klea Blackhurst, Nita Whitaker, Skye LaFontaine, Liisi LaFontaine, Akira Sky, Glenn Farrington, Ron Abel, Nick Fryman, and Michael Tekulsky.

We would all like to thank everyone who took part in our Gala 68 Online Auction, including all of the generous individuals and organizations who donated items, experiences, or their services to the cause: David Macaulay, Robert G. Lloyd, Mark Perry, Peter Knego, Bill Miller, Manny Kirchheimer, Kyle Ober, The Steamship Historical Society, and The Pollin Group.

Finally, we would like to extend a warm “thank you” to our supporters. Whether you placed a bid in the auction, watched the Virtual Gala, or simply helped us spread the word on social media, your participation in our July virtual events is deeply appreciated. Stay tuned for more exciting events in the months ahead!