An Evening with Ruby Bridges: Supporting the Launch of Camp Bridges – Kill Devil Hills, NC

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Ruby Bridges, a national treasure and pioneer of the civil rights movement. This inspiring event celebrates the launch of Camp Bridges, a transformative summer camp opening in 2025 in Northeastern North Carolina. Together, we’ll raise funds to ensure that children from the Outer Banks and beyond can participate in this life-changing experience.

About Camp Bridges

Camp Bridges, a new initiative of the Ruby Bridges Foundation, offers children from Northeastern North Carolina and across the U.S. the opportunity to connect, grow, and thrive. The camp is designed to inspire leadership and confidence through unique experiences, foster personal and cultural growth by bringing children from diverse regions together, and encourage community engagement and lifelong connections. Your support ensures that every child, regardless of background, has access to this one-of-a-kind camp experience.

Event Details

Prepare for an elegant and inspiring evening filled with cuisine curated by Chef Wes Stepp, beer, wine, and signature drinks, live and silent auctions featuring exclusive items and experiences, door prizes, live music by SOULone and the Jazzmen, a book signing with Ruby Bridges herself, and a film screening of Disney’s Ruby Bridges, a powerful retelling of Ruby’s courageous story.

Why Attend?

This event isn’t just an evening of celebration—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. By attending, you’ll help launch a program that will impact children for years to come, creating opportunities for them to learn, lead, and build bridges across communities.

Reserve your seat today and join us in making history.

An Evening with Ruby is a Unique Fundraising Gala, Featuring:

• Cuisine Curated by Chef Wes Stepp
• Beer, Wine and Signature Drinks
• Live Auction and Silent Auction
• Door Prizes
• Music by SOULone and the Jazzmen
• Book Signing by Ruby Bridges
• Film Screening of Ruby Bridges Movie

Upgrade your evening with exclusive access: an autographed copy of I Am Ruby Bridges, early access to the VIP reception from 5 PM to 6 PM, private time with Ruby Bridges during the pre-event reception, and menu commentary by Chef Wes Stepp.

VIP Exclusive Ticket (limited to 50 guests)

• Autographed Book: I Am Ruby Bridges
• Early Access VIP Reception 5pm-6pm
• Pre-event Time with Ruby
• Menu Commentary by Chef Wes Stepp

Can’t attend? Consider a donation to the Ruby Bridges Foundation to show your support.

Event sponsored by: Twiddy, KDH Resort, NC Coast Grill & Bar, Mollie A. Fearing and Associates, Holiday House Weddings and Events, Red Sky Catering, SouthernBank, Outer Banks Health, TowneBank, Silver Bonsai Gallery, Atlantic Dentistry, Carolina Designs Realty, Island Woodcrafts, Ocean Atlantic Rentals, Joe Lamb Jr. Realty, HomeGoods, Butch and Teresa Osborne, Jane Webster, Carol S. Cowell, Walter and Barbara Holton, Anonymous, Jennifer Levy, Kimberly and Reginald Hill.

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