For the Love of History Valentine's Fundraiser

For the Love of History 2026

February 14, 2026

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Appetizers:
Bruschetta Roma
Cocktail Meatballs

Entrees:
Chicken Marsala
Petite Smothered Sirloin Steak
Accompaniments:
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Caesar Salad

Sides:
Sauteed String Beans with Heirloom Tomatoes
Garlic Roasted Herb Potatoes

*Vegetarian, Vegan, & Pescatarian entrees with advance request

Location

The Grand 721
721 Palmetto Street
New Smyrna Beach

Cost for Event

$80 - Museum Members

$100 - General Admission

Each ticket holder will receive a buffet style meal, 2 free drink tickets and 1 Fantastic Night Full of Fun.

*This event is restricted to those 21 years of age and older.

$1000 Private Table for 8 persons

Privat tables are being sponsored by SoNapa Grille of New Smyrna Beach

Additional wine service compliments of SoNapa Grille

Each private table will be entered to win 8 seats on the “Sunset Stories On The Water” boat cruise sponsored by Toon Tiki Charters.

This specially curated two-hour sunset cruise will celebrate Southeast Volusia County’s rich cultural and natural history. Guests will enjoy a relaxed premium cruising experience paired with live historical narration provided by Museum Director, Greg Holbrook, and ecological narration provided by the founder of the Marine Discovery Center, Bruce Jaildagian.

2026 For the Love of History Valentine's Fundraiser

Get Tickets

Auction

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to bid on the following items:

2 VIP tickets to the Kentucky Derby

2 clubhouse or First-Turn tickets to the Kentucky Derby & Oaks 2026.

Grand Canyon Vistas

3 night Glamping Experience for 2 people at The Grand Canyon 1 BR 1 Bath.

Fairway Vistas

3 nights accommodations for 2 plus golf course access and $500 hotel gift card, 1 BR 1 Bath, winner choice between Sonoma California, Scottsdale Arizona, Hawaii Big Island, or St. Andrews in Scotland.

St. Andrews Hole In One

4 guests, 5 nights, 2BR 2 Bath Ocean View penthouse w/balcony overlooking the St. Andrew old course, one round of golf per guest at one of 8 iconic courses.

A Special Thank you to our Donors

Plus a plethora of local donated auctions items including instructor flights with Epic Flight Academy, Golf for 4 at Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyrna, Spa packages, Restaurant Packages and much more.