Steve McCurry catapulted to fame with his iconic photo of the “Afghan Girl” - the young, Peshawari refugee - that first appeared on the cover of National Geographic in 1985. He has achieved unparalleled excellence in photographic journalism in a career that has spanned decades and crossed borders of some of the most war-torn regions on earth.
Throughout his career, Steve McCurry has documented the consequences of war on humankind, capturing those startling moments in images forever frozen in time. See these images and hear from Steve, himself, about his fantastic career.
Join us as we honor Steve McCurry, a native Philadelphian, as our 127th Explorer of the Year. As such, he joins the ranks of Theodore Roosevelt, Jacques Cousteau, and Robert E. Peary. The Geographical Society of Philadelphia honors McCurry for capturing history’s most captivating moments on camera.
6 pm Members-Only Reception
6:30 pm Conversation with Steve McCurry
7:30 Dinner from the Union League's highly-acclaimed kitchen
Please be advised that the Union League has a very strict dress code.
For men:
Jacket and tie are strongly preferred. Jacket and collared shirt are required at all times on the first floor members-only section of the League House.
Not Permitted: turtlenecks shirts, collared shirts open more than one button, untucked shirts, jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, and flip-flops.
For women:
Business suits, tailored pant or skirt ensembles and dresses.
Not Permitted: spandex, open midriffs, halter tops, shorts, leggings, extremely short hemlines (not more than 3" above the knee), jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, and flip-flops.
For additional dress code information, please visit: http://www.unionleague.org/dress-code.php
