SC250 Charleston Legacy Reception & Gala

Hosted at The Cooper and envisioned as a grand Revolutionary-era house in celebration, the evening invites guests to move freely through a series of richly programmed spaces, each offering its own atmosphere, entertainment, and social energy. Lounge seating pods are distributed throughout, offering moments to settle, connect, and take in the room.

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The Experience

Subtle interpretive elements, live performance, and thoughtfully curated moments will weave Charleston's Revolutionary story throughout the evening, creating an experience that is both historically resonant and distinctly contemporary.

The celebration includes a premier viewing of the Revolutionary Skies Drone Show, illuminating the night over the Cooper River in a choreographed journey through Carolina Day and Charleston's defining place in Revolutionary history.

The evening's hospitality draws from the traditions of Revolutionary-era Charleston: a generous spread, period-inspired libations, and the gracious abundance of a house in full celebration. Guests are invited to move freely, linger, and be well fed across a series of richly appointed spaces, each with its own character and welcome.

The Evening

· Reception Arrivals @ 6:30pm ·

· Gala Begins @ 8:00pm ·

Black Tie · Period Attire · Mess Dress encouraged

Capacity is limited

Experience Tiers

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Assembly — $900/person (new offering)

Full evening, general circulation

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• Access: Full access to the Reception on the Great Lawn and Terrace, ballroom reveal, featured performance, drone show, and dessert celebration
• Food: Full reception hors d’oeuvres and displays, full Gala stations, late-night desserts
• Beverage: Full bar
• $900 per person

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Experience — $1,250/person

Full evening, general circulation

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• Access: Full free-flow access to the Reception on the Great Lawn and Terrace, ballroom reveal, featured performance, Revolutionary Skies drone show, and dessert celebration
• Food: Full reception hors d’oeuvres and displays, full Gala stations, late-night desserts with champagne sabrage
• Beverage: Full open bar, champagne service at dessert
• Keepsake: Commemorative printed invitation delivered by mail
• $1,250 per person

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Experience Seated — $7,000/pod (party of four)

Full evening, with dedicated seating

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• Seating: Dedicated lounge-style seating pod for your party of four — an assigned homebase within the Gala
• Access: Full free-flow access to the evening, alongside general Experience guests
• Food: Full reception hors d’oeuvres and displays, full Gala stations, late-night desserts with champagne sabrage
• Beverage: Full open bar, champagne service at dessert
• Keepsake: Commemorative printed invitation and dance card delivered by mail
• $7,000 per pod ($1,750 per person)

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Insider — $3,776/person

Full evening, general circulation and elevated experiences and access

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• Arrivals: Private porte cochere arrivals with Citadel cadet escort and valet
• On the water: Curated rare-bottle Madeira tasting hosted by an expert aboard the Spirit of South Carolina, docked in the harbor
• Access: Full free-flow access to the Reception on the Great Lawn and Terrace, ballroom reveal, featured performance and Revolutionary Skies drone show 
• Food: Arrival course aboard the Spirit of South Carolina, full reception hors d’oeuvres and displays, full Gala stations, late-night desserts with champagne sabrage, and elevated offerings throughout
• Beverage: Dedicated bar with rare-bottle Madeira program, period rum cocktail service, full open bar, and champagne service
• Keepsake: Premium commemorative invitation, including commemorative program, custom credential, dance card, and surprises
• $3,776 per person

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SC250 Charleston is a 501c3 that operates through the support it receives from partners and interested individuals. Your financial support will help develop and promote programs.

A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible