Rental Rates and Procedures

You will be renting space in buildings recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Because of their age and significant history, we place conditions on rental contracts with the aim of preserving these buildings for use by future generations. SCHF complies with all state regulations regarding the sale and use of alcohol (see policy statement in contract).

1885 Auditorium & Stage – All Auditorium rentals require a $300 deposit at the time the contract is signed. The deposit is in addition to the rental fee, but the full $300 deposit is refundable if the property is returned in the condition it originated. The Auditorium rental fee is due one month prior to the rental date.

1. General Function (such as lectures, exhibits, theater, and other non-catered events)

$700, four hours or less
$100 for each additional hour
$300 deposit (refundable)

2. Reception (such as weddings, proms, reunions, dances, banquets, or other catered events)

$1200, seven hours for the event (including a 2-hour set-up time immediately prior to the event)
$300 deposit (refundable)
$100 for each additional hour
Access to the property for decorating, set-up during the Center's normal operating hours the working day prior to the event at no additional charge with prior notification IF property is not in use for an SCHF function

3. Wedding and Reception OR Auditorium event using one or both courtyards

$1400, eight hours for the event (including a 3-hour set-up time immediately prior to the event)
$300 deposit (refundable)
$100 for each additional hour
Two hours rehearsal time the evening prior to the wedding
Access to the property for decorating, set-up during the Center's normal operating hours the working day prior to the event at no additional charge with prior notification IF property is not in use for an SCHF function

1937 School Building Classrooms – Classrooms are available to rent for meetings, workshops, seminars, lectures and other similar functions. Classrooms are not available for parties or receptions. All classroom rentals require a $50 deposit at the time the contract is signed. The deposit is in addition to the rental fee, but is completely refundable if the property is returned in the condition it originated.

General Function - $100 for four hours or less, $25 for each additional hour

ALL RENTALS WILL INCLUDE USE AND SET UP OF TABLES AND CHAIRS IF LAYOUT IS TURNED INTO SCHF OFFICE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT. ALL OTHER SET-UP IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RENTER.

All-day rentals may be arranged on an individual basis; for more information or any other questions, please call the Southern Cultural Heritage Center office at (601) 631-2997.

RENTAL RATES AND PROCEDURES