The International Churchill Society, Churchill Society of Pennsylvania, & Commonwealth Foundation
Present the Inaugural
WINSTON CHURCHILL VICTORY GALA
Aboard the Historic Battleship New Jersey

This is a rain or shine event as the Battleship deck will be tented for the Gala.

The International Churchill Society, Churchill Society of Pennsylvania, Chartwell Affinity Club of the Union League of Philadelphia, and the Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial cordially invite you to our inaugural Winston Churchill Victory Gala on Saturday, May 20th at 6 PM, aboard the USS New Jersey.

Join us for an elegant and historic evening aboard America’s most decorated battleship! This momentous gala will commemorate and celebrate Sir Winston Churchill becoming Prime Minister in May of 1940 and declaring ‘Victory in Europe’ in May of 1945. Vice Admiral Michael Franken, USN, Retired, will provide the evening’s Keynote Remarks. Admiral Franken has a long, storied career of service, including being the very first commanding officer of the USS Winston S. Churchill.

Transport back in time aboard the iconic WWII-era Battleship New Jersey! Dress is black tie preferred (but not required) (feel free to theme your attire around the popular styles of the 1920s–1940s; Churchill style bowler & top hats encouraged!).

Celebrate the 20th Century’s Greatest Statesman and his leadership that led to ultimate VICTORY while helping to support the preservation of the legendary Battleship New Jersey!

“You ask what is our aim? I can answer in one word: VICTORY!” – Sir Winston S. Churchill, May 1940

Ticket Price: $180 Per Person

Ticket includes red carpet reception, dinner, entertainment, deck tour of the Battleship NJ, Churchill-themed souvenir, prizes, surprises, a 1-year membership in the International Churchill Society & Churchill Society of Pennsylvania, and a special Battleship New Jersey Churchill cigar!

Special International Churchill Society/Churchill Society of PA Member Price: $150 per person

Special sponsorship opportunities and group ticket and table packages are available. Have questions? Contact the Churchill Society of Pennsylvania at: info@ChurchillPA.com

The battleship New Jersey is anchored on the Camden Waterfront on the Delaware River with the beautiful Philadelphia skyline as its backdrop.

Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Pl
Camden, NJ 08103

Special International Churchill Society/Churchill Society of PA Member Price: $150 per person

We have reserved discounted Room blocks at the following hotels. Be sure to identify yourselves as part of the group Churchill Society of Pennsylvania.  Space is limited, please make your booking as soon as possible.

Hilton, Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. To book a room click here Or call 800-HILTONS and mention Churchill Society of PA to secure your reservation. (Reservation Cut Off Date: April 20, 2023)

Hilton Garden Inn, Camden Waterfront. To book a room click here.  Or call 800-445-8667 and mention Churchill Society of PA to secure your reservation. (Reservation Cut Off Date: April 20, 2023)

Holiday Inn Express, Philadelphia – Midtown. To book a room click here. Or call 215-735-9300 and mention Churchill Society of PA to secure your reservation. (Reservation Cut Off Date: May 6, 2023)