The South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO), the only state-of-the-art natural history museum on the South Fork of Long Island, is pleased to announce that their 35^th Annual Summer Gala Benefit (Preserving Our Planet For Future Generations) will take place at the museum in Bridgehampton on Saturday, July 13^th, 2024, to benefit SOFO’s educational and environmental programs and initiatives, empowering families to be responsible stewards of our planet. This year Liev Schreiber will serve as the Gala Ambassador and the event will be chaired by Kim and Greg Lippmann, and Erica Noble & Ray Iwanowski. (Photos from previous galas pictured here).

This year’s summer gala benefit will honor Conservationists Anke and Jürgen Friedrich, Susan and David Rockefeller, as well as National Geographic Society President Michael Ulica. They will be recognized for their commitment to preserving the environment and ecosystem.

The evening will kick off with a VIP cocktail reception from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm and feature tasting menus from Barons Cove, Bell & Anchor, East Hampton Grill, Farm & Forage, Golden Pear, Page Sag Harbor, Saaz, Shellworks, Southampton Social Club, 1760 Homestead Farm, Tapovana Lunch Box, The Beacon, Union Burger. The main reception will follow and include the honoree presentation, auction, dinner, and dancing.

The Summer Gala Benefit, Preserving Our Planet for Future Generations, to benefit SOFO’s educational and environmental program, 5:30pm-10:00pm; 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton.