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- The Kole Family presents the Savannah After Sunset Gala, HSF’s elegant celebration of historic preservation.
- Features a curated dinner, cocktails, live music by Laiken Love, and special moments throughout the evening.
- HSF President and CEO Collier Neeley emphasizes preservation as progress, celebrating those helping ensure Savannah endures for generations.
- The gala is Historic Savannah Foundation’s primary fundraiser, supporting preservation, education, and advocacy programs.
- Tickets cost $425; attire is Cocktail Chic/Black Tie Welcome; valet parking $20; visit myhsf.org for details.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (Sept. 1, 2026) – Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) — the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future — will host the HSF Annual Gala on Sat., Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at Hotel Bardo, located at 700 Drayton St. in Savannah, Ga. Proceeds from this popular annual event directly support the work of Historic Savannah Foundation, helping to preserve the buildings, places and stories that make Savannah special.
Presented by The Kole Family, HSF’s Savannah After Sunset Gala will feature an elegant, strolling celebration of historic preservation plus a curated dinner experience, cocktails, live music by Laiken Love and special moments throughout Hotel Bardo.
“Savannah is our home, and preserving what makes it extraordinary is a responsibility we all share,” said Historic Savannah Foundation President and CEO Collier Neeley. “Preservation is progress, allowing our city to grow while protecting the places, stories and character that make Savannah unlike anywhere else. The 2026 HSF Annual Gala will celebrate the people who believe in that work and are helping ensure the Savannah we love endures for generations to come.”
The HSF Annual Gala serves as Historic Savannah Foundation’s main fundraiser, supporting the nonprofit organization’s successful preservation, education and advocacy programs.
“Since its founding in 1955, Historic Savannah Foundation has played a critical role in helping preserve our city’s beautiful and unique built environment,” said HSF Annual Gala presenting sponsor Jeff Kole. “This crucial work remains and can only be achieved by a strong HSF, which is responsive to the needs and aspirations of Savannahians.”
HSF Annual Gala tickets are $425 per person and may be purchased here: Gala Tickets – Historic Savannah Foundation. For more information or to become an HSF member, please visit myhsf.org.
HSF Annual Gala attire is Cocktail Chic/Black Tie Welcome. Valet parking will be available at Hotel Bardo for $20 per vehicle.
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