Legends & Legacies Gala 2026
Honoring the Legends who shaped our past. Building the Legacy that inspires our future.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the individuals whose service, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting impact on our community and nation.
The Legends & Legacy Gala brings together supporters, veterans, community leaders, and friends of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum for an evening of recognition, inspiration, and purpose.
Together, we will honor this year’s award recipients, reflect on the stories that shaped our past, and invest in the legacy we leave for future generations through the preservation of history, education, and community engagement.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Proceeds from the Legends & Legacy Gala directly support the USS Silversides Submarine Museum’s mission to preserve maritime and military history, expand educational opportunities, care for historic collections, and ensure future generations can learn from the stories of those who served.
RAFFLE RAFFLE RAFFLE
Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash to be used however it floats your boat! (If 400 tickets are not sold, the drawing will revert to a 50/50 raffle with the minimum prize of $500)
Second Prize: Start the Engines of USS Silversides
$25 each. Only 2,000 will be sold!
All proceeds will support the preservation of the USS Silversides Submarine Museum
Winners will be drawn on October 15th at 8pm at the Legends & Legacies Gala.
WHEN
Thursday, October 15th
6:00 – 9:00 pm
RSVP by September 29th, 2026
WHERE
USS Silversides Submarine Museum
1346 Bluff Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
COST
$125 for General Admission tickets.
Sponsorships available from $250 to $10,000.
Purchase tickets and sponsorships here
Sponsorship Levels
Legacy Sponsor ($10,000)
- Two Premium reserved tables for 8 guests each
- Exclusive Presenting Gala Sponsor
- Full social media and e-newsletter package
- Listing on the event webpage as a Sponsor
- Featured on USS Silversides Live Camera: 3 Months
Legend Sponsor ($5,000)
- Premium reserved table for 8 guests
- Recognition during gala program
- Featured sponsor spotlight on website and social media
Preservation Sponsor ($2,500)
- Reserved sponsor table for 6 guests
- Social media recognition
- Featured in museum e-newsletter and event recognition
Honor Sponsor ($1,000)
- Four gala tickets
- Social media recognition
- Recognition as a gala sponsor
Heritage Sponsor ($500)
- Two gala tickets
- Recognition as a gala sponsor
- Dedicated sponsor post on Facebook and Instagram
- Business tagged and linked in all applicable posts
- Mention in post-event thank-you social media posts
PLEASE RSVP BY OCTOBER 1st TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT
How to RSVP
Get tickets and sponsorships online
Call us at 231-755-1230