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America's 250th Anniversary Gala

Sat Sep 19, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT Deerwood Castle and Jacksonville Sports Car Museum, 32256

America's 250th Anniversary Gala

Sat Sep 19, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT Deerwood Castle and Jacksonville Sports Car Museum, 32256

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250th Anniversary Gala - TICKET SALES END SEP 6, 2026
Celebrating America's Founding - Defining America's Future Sovereignty 
with top National Security Experts
Bring your family and friends for this once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable, high-impact celebration of the greatest country ever imagined. 
See the high-end culinary menu being offered below.  
Jacksonville's Premier Venue | 5PM VIP Reception in Sports Car Museum  |  6PM Premium Culinary Dinner Menu |  Gala in Deerwood Castle Grand Hall | 200-foot massive projection screen  |  Memorable Celebration | National Speakers | Guests of Honor
Plated Dinner | Formal Attire
| Young Marines Benefit

Guests of Honor include Florida's J6 Heroes, America's Media Hero Victor David Hanson in absentia, and Northeast Florida Congressional Representatives voting Constitutionally:  The Honorable Representatives Aaron Bean, and Kat Cammack.

Speakers include National Security Senior Fellow, National Security Advisors, Investigative Reporter, Best-selling Author, Former Nobel Prize Nominee, Former Hostage of Palestinian Guerilla Fighters, TV Producer, Executive Director of the Citizens Commissions for National Security and the Founder of the Citizens Commission on Benghazi. WOW!!

Let's get dressed up and celebrate in your formal attire: Tuxedos, Military Dress Uniforms, and floor-length gowns are encouraged, but elegant dark suits and high-end cocktail dresses are welcome.

All proceeds directly benefit the aged 8–18 Black Creek Young Marines'.  By attending this incredible event, you’ll be helping send the Black Creek Young Marines to represent our community in the National Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii on December 7, 2026. While there, they will learn World War II history through tours and lectures. Please consider sponsoring one or more Young Marines travel expense at this link.   **See the Young Marines Commander's message at the end of this post.

You can also take advantage of top-tier, tax-deductible packages with group VIP reservations, advertising and logo/acknowledgements on promotional material (social media, invites, press releases, websites, flyers) at this link.  

Top National Security Experts speaking include: 

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Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow on National Security, Heritage Foundation Staff. NEWSMAX - FOX New Contributor. Retired Navy Captain. 

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Clare Lopez. National Security Advisor. Expert on Global Islamic Movement and U.S. Collaborators. Founder/President of Lopez Libert LLC. Founding member of Citizens Commission for National Security. Founding member of Citizens Commission on Benghazi.

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Ken Timmerman, Investigative Reporter. Expert on Iran. Executive Director of Foundation for Democracy in Iran.  Best selling Author.  Former Nobel Prize Nominee. Former hostage of Palestinian guerilla fighters. Former Maryland Nominee for Congress. 

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Roger Aronoff.  Editor of Citizens Commission on National Security.  Former Editor Accuracy in Media.  Written, Produced and Edited Award Winning Documentaries, TV and Weekly Series Productions.  Journalist. . Founder of Citizens Commission on Benghazi credited with uncovering the truth about the Benghazi.   

VIP Option:  Reception, VIP Dinner and VIP Gala Seating
5 p.m. Reception in Jacksonville Sports Car Museum with wine, beverages, , crab rangoon, bang-bang shrimp, caprese toast points, mini port tacos, and bacon stuffed tomatoes.  6 p.m.VIP Grand Hall reserved seating for the premium culinary dinner experience plated dinner of
steak medallion, honey Dijon salmon, wild rice pilaf, char-grilled vegetables, salad, bread, desert shots and beverages followed by an entertaining and educational Gala Program.  
VIP Reservation $150 or 2 for $275  - Table of 10 - $1350. (Includes 1 free reservation)

If you'd like to donate a VIP ticket for a veteran, select the Donate a Ticket Option.  
General Option:  Reserved Dinner and Gala Seating
6 p.m. Grand Hall reserved seating for the premium culinary dinner experience plated dinner of char-grilled salmon, French quarter chicken, wild rise pilot, char-grilled vegetables, bread, dessert shot and beverages followed by an entertaining and educational Gala Program .  
$95. Tables of 10 - $855 (Includes 1 free reservation)
If you'd like to donate a General Admission ticket for a veteran, select the Donate a Ticket Option.
Sponsor Option:   Click this link to select options including:  
Sponsor 1 or more Young Marines to the National Pearl Harbor Day Parade.
Group VIP reservations with multiple VIP dining table and VIP reception.   
You
r recognition in promotional materials and media - details at link.  

Mail reservation and donation checks to We Can Be Heroes Foundation, 14286-19 Beach Blvd., #120, Jacksonville FL 32250
Hosted by We Can Be Heroes Foundation - Commemorating 10 Years of Service. Info 904 373-8817

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**Message from:  Commander, Black Creek Young Marines
Date: 30 Jul 2026
Support the Black Creek Young Marines at America’s 250th Anniversary Gala!
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Deerwood Castle and Jacksonville Sports Car Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. By attending this incredible event, you’ll also be helping send the Black Creek Young Marines to represent our community in the National Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii on December 7, 2026.  Enjoy an elegant evening featuring:
⭐ VIP Reception in the Museum ⭐ Dinner at Deerwood Castle  ⭐ National guest speakers ⭐ Patriotism, purpose, and community. 
Together, we can honor our nation’s past while investing in its future. Reserve today!
v/r  Commander, Black Creek Young Marines

Location

Deerwood Castle and Jacksonville Sports Car Museum, 32256