Join us for an unforgettable evening on
Saturday, May 16, 2026
as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of America.
Enjoy an extraordinary night of cocktails, dinner, dancing and more at the spectacular Long Branch Historic House in a black-tie setting of timeless elegance.
This once in a lifetime celebration honors our past, embraces the present, and invests in the future of Long Branch Historic House and Farm
for generations to come.
Tickets: $250
Enter for a chance to win one of these two incredible packages - a limited number of chances will be sold for each one.
Need not be present to win! Not attending the ball? You may still enter to win - simply complete the order form, including your information, and check the box marked 'raffle chance.'
Raffle 1:
The Independence Strongbox
the strongbox contains the following:
Your chance to win a very rare
18th Century English made
FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL CIRCA 1757-63
of the type used by Americans during the Revolutionary War.
Your chance to own a literal piece of American History, a real artifact from the era that forged the American Revolution. The piece is fully certified by David Condon Inc. Click here for more specifications and history.
1787 PROVENANCE BOURBON
The flagship release of 1787 Provenance, this single barrel, Kentucky Straight Bourbon is an exercise in elegance, complexity and the art of hand selected barrels of the best whiskey. Bottled at a robust 107 proof, this bold yet refined bourbon is layered with rich sweetness, baking spice, and oak complexity that evolves with every sip.
Reproduction strongbox
Raffle 2:
Elizabeth Locke Earrings
Aquamarine Flat Ribbon Earrings
Value $3,450
Luminous aquamarines radiate from these handcrafted gold ribbon-hoop earrings. Substantial in presence, effortlessly light, they move seamlessly from daytime elegance to evening glamour. Meticulously crafted, they are designed for pierced ears, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit. Graceful and radiant, they capture the perfect harmony of timeliness sophistication and modern allure.
Flat ribbon hoop with three 2.5 mm faceted aquamarines.
Approximately 14 mm diameter and 4 mm width.
Can only be worn as pierced.
Handmade in 19K gold with hammered finish.
This will be a non-political, black tie formal event, and not a costumed event - although we encourage you to be inspired by America's 250th anniversary. The evening will begin with a grand drive up to Long Branch's entrance, with complimentary valet parking. Cocktails will be served in the elegant mansion and guests are encouraged to stroll the grounds and see the gardens in peak bloom. Visit the Provenance table for a bourbon tasting, or hear about Revolutionary War history from one of our notable historic re-enactors. A three course dinner will be served at your assigned table followed by dancing by Infusion and the drawing of winners of our raffles. In addition, we will have a few 'special presentations' throughout the evening to keep things lively and entertaining.
Tickets are sold individually or by tables of ten. Please note: if you have a group attending and wish to sit together, we encourage you to order all tickets at the same time.
If you order tickets for others in your group, please be ready to provide their names. Maximum number of guests per table is 10, although you may order more than 10 tickets.
Seating Requests: If you wish to be seated near someone, you may note their name when you purchase your tickets, and we will do our best to accommodate the request, however it is not guaranteed. The only way to guarantee seating together is to order tickets together.
Raffle Chances: When you order your tickets, you may order raffle chances at the same time.
You also don't have to attend to purchase chances, just select the raffle chance only on your order and complete the information required and payment.
The evening will provide drinks, passed hors d'oeuvres, bourbon sampling from Provenance Bourbon and a seated three course dinner, provided by Savoir Faire.
Your menu choices for dinner are:
Roast Beef Tenderloin Au Jus with Caramelized Onions and Herb Butter
or
Salmon Roulade in Sherried Tomato Sauce
or
Vegetarian option
Please make your dinner selection when you purchase your ticket.
Music will be from the always energizing multi-piece powerhouse band, Infusion.
Thank you to these corporate sponsors of the Liberty Ball
Presenting Sponsor:
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