Join the Benefit Committee

Putnam History Museum’s Annual Gala: Sunday, November 8th

We are delighted to announce our upcoming Annual Gala on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, an event dedicated to celebrating Putnam County’s history and the exceptional individuals who work to preserve and enhance our local communities. This year, it will be held at the stunning Highlands Country Club, and honor historian and author Russel Shorto.

We invite you to join the Benefit Committee for this significant event.

The Gala is PHM’s largest annual fundraising event, and the support of the Benefit Committee is essential to its success. Your participation helps ensure that the PHM continues to thrive, and that the history of our region is preserved for future generations.

All Benefit Committee members will be acknowledged during the event, in the program, and through various publicity channels. To become a member of the Benefit Committee, please complete the form below.

If you have any questions, please contact PHM Executive Director Jill Golden at jill@putnamhistorymuseum.org or 845-265-4010, ext. 11.

Thank you to our Benefit Committee Members!

Benefit Committee Vice-Chairs
Frank E. Lucente
Priscilla Goldfarb
Preston Pittman
John Provet & Paula Andros
Timothy Wallach & Fleur Fairman
George Whipple III

Benefit Committee
Wendy & Bob Bickford
Seamus Carroll & Marie Wieck
T. Jefferson Cunningham III
Caroline Danford
Diana & Bryan Dunlap
May Brawley Hill
Anne & Frederick Osborn III
Bill Pugh
Linda Sweet

We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring Russel Shorto. Thank you for your consideration and continued support.