The Great Hall, Library of Congress –
location for the upcoming USA 250 Gala.
Washington, D.C. – The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) is proud to announce the USA 250 Gala, a celebration of the semiquincentennial of America. The Gala will take place on April 27, 2026, at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and will focus on significant contributions made by Hungarian Americans. This historic event is organized in partnership with the American Hungarian Foundation and the Tulipan Foundation.
The Gala will be co-chaired by The Honorable George E. Pataki, former Governor of New York and Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President, Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. The Gala will recognize outstanding Hungarian American achievements, including Dr. Charles Simonyi, high-tech pioneer, philanthropist, and space traveler and Dr. Katalin Karikó, Nobel Laureate, among others.
The celebration will showcase cultural performances, curated exhibits as well as several initiatives highlighting Hungarian American contributions, including:
- The USA 250 Commemorative Book, highlighting Hungarian American contributions and their lasting impact on the United States;
- “Bridges of Greatness”, a series of documentary shorts exploring defining themes of Hungarian American excellence;
- Exclusive preview of “The Martians” Exhibit;
- Hungarian American Artifacts Exhibit;
- Original Rubik’s Cube Exhibit
- Hungarians in the U.S.: People, Places, Pathways.
Proceeds from the Gala will benefit scholarship programs for young Hungarians, community legacy projects selected by the USA 250 Gala Committee, and community grants.
Please click the link below to find further information on ticketing and ways to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Tickets are limited.
RSVP here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/america-250-gala