About the Event
This event consists of a cocktail reception with food stations and passed hors d'ouevres. There is no seated dinner. After the cocktail reception, there will be a program.
Important Ticket Disclaimer
The program will be held in a replica of the US Senate chamber. Seating in the chamber is limited. When we are at capacity, we will notify ticket buyers that a seat in the chamber is not guaranteed.
The program will be livestreamed to other viewing spaces at the Kennedy Institute. Buy your tickets early.
Refund Policy
No refunds on tickets purchased will be given after October 7.
Directions and Parking
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute is located on Columbia Point on the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. Nearby is the JFK Presidential Library & Museum and the Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum.
By Public Transportation: On the MBTA, take the Red Line to JFK/UMass station and take Bus #1, a free UMass Boston shuttle bus, to the Kennedy/Archives stop which will drop off at the stop sign across from the Institute. Please check the UMass Boston website for updated shuttle bus information
Driving: As the destination address please use this Google Maps link. Follow the directional signage on the UMass Boston campus.
Parking: There is free parking adjacent to the Institute and designated accessible parking spots in the Edward M. Kennedy Institute lot.
