Located on the Main Level, the Great Hall is ideal for larger events such as concerts, programs, performances, celebrations, and wedding ceremonies. It can accommodate 100 people with auditorium-style seating and a central aisle or 80 people seated at 10 round tables.
This space is equipped with a sound system, two screens with HDMI adaptors, a large screen with a high-resolution short-throw projector, a baby grand piano, and, of course, the organ. At the back of the Great Hall is the Eric Coon Memorial Reception Area, which is ideal for setting up food and beverage service. The reception area also includes a bar that can be opened or closed during your event.
The dividing wall between the Great Hall and the Gallery will be down for the rental of the Great Hall only.
*Please note that this space may not be available during certain traveling or special exhibitions, and this combined space is only available when the History Center is closed to the public.
Located on the Main Level, the Gallery is ideal for smaller events & gatherings such as lectures, gallery shows, and smaller celebrations. It can accommodate 30 people standing and 24 seated.
The dividing wall between the Great Hall and the Gallery will be down for the rental of the Gallery.
*Please note that this space may not be available during certain traveling or special exhibitions, and this combined space is only available when the History Center is closed to the public.
One of the wonderful architectural features of our historic building is the movable wall that divides the Gallery and the Great Hall. When the wall is up, the two spaces blend seamlessly together, giving you and your guests the opportunity to be surrounded by history during your event! Opening the wall increases the Great Hall’s capacity to 150 people with auditorium-style seating, and comfortably seats 80 at 10 round tables, with additional space for cocktail tables or rectangular tables.
The space is equipped with a sound system, two screens with HDMI adaptors, a large movie screen with a high-resolution, short-throw projector, a baby grand piano, and, of course, the organ.
At the back of the Great Hall is the Eric Coon Memorial Reception Area, which is ideal for setting up food and beverage service. The reception area also includes a bar that can be opened or closed during your event.
*Please note that this space may not be available during certain traveling or special exhibitions, and this combined space is only available when the History Center is closed to the public.
Located on the Lower Level, this room is ideal for meetings or retreats. The space includes a large conference table, 15 chairs, two whiteboards, and a screen with HDMI adaptor.
Below you will find all the information you need on our venues available for events, policies, rates, and how to contact us. Please make sure to read all information before filling out and submitting a rental application form or making an inquiry about one of our spaces.
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 to 10:00 PM
RENTAL RATES
Hocking Valley Bank Community Education Room
Gallery (with dividing wall)
Great Hall (with dividing wall down)
For events for which alcohol has not been included by request: A $200 deposit is required for the rental of the Great Hall and Gallery. $100 of this deposit is nonrefundable to hold the date. $100 is refundable to you after
cleanup. Failure to remove trash and recycling from your event or otherwise damage the venue will result in a forfeiture of the $100 refundable portion of the deposit.
For events for which alcohol has been included by request: A $600 deposit is required for the rental of the Great Hall and Gallery. $100 of this deposit is nonrefundable to hold the date. $500 is refundable to you after
cleanup. Failure to remove trash and recycling from your event or otherwise damage the venue or failure to comply with the alcohol policy will result in a forfeiture of the $500 refundable portion of the deposit, in addition to any fine that may be imposed for failure to abide by the Southeast Ohio History Center.
Payment for the rental of any space in the Southeast Ohio History Center must be received in full one week prior to the event.
If you need to cancel or postpone your event, the renter must notify the Southeast Ohio History Center no later than two weeks prior to date of the event. Rescheduling the event will be determined by the Southeast Ohio
History Center’s availability. Cancelling your event will result in forfeiting the $100 hold deposit.
The kitchen includes counter space, a refrigerator, and three sinks. No other kitchen supplies are provided and there is no cooking inside the facility. The kitchen is for preparation, storage of off-site prepared foods and beverages, serving, and clean-up only. Warming dishes, such as crockpots and chafing dishes, are permitted.
The rental time begins with when you plan to arrive to setup and ends with when you leave the Southeast Ohio History Center.
Failure to remove items by 4:00 PM on the next business day will result in a $50 per day fine.
A minimum of one Southeast Ohio History Center staff member must be present for all events taking place after the Southeast Ohio History Center’s business hours. For events that end after 8:00 PM or events that serve
alcohol, a minimum of two staff members, not including bartenders, must be present. The staff will be on site as building managers during the event to answer questions and direct the renter and vendors. The staff does not act as security for the renter.
Renters are responsible for removing all trash and recycling from the Southeast Ohio History Center at the end of their event. A dumpster and mixed recycling receptacle are located beside the Southeast Ohio History Center. Please clean up any spills or accidents on our floors promptly. Failure to remove trash and recycling from the Southeast Ohio History Center will result in a forfeiture of your $100 cleaning deposit.
Failure to comply with these policies will result in a $500 fine.
We understand that accidents can happen, however, you as the renter are responsible for your guests while they are at the Southeast Ohio History Center. Due to the irreplaceable nature of the artifacts and antiquities housed in the Southeast Ohio History Center, the renter will be responsible for any damage, breakage, or theft that occurs during their event. After an event, Southeast Ohio History Center staff members will inspect the building and grounds to ensure that there is no damage. If there is major damage to our building, landscaping, exhibits, or artifacts, you will be contacted for additional payment and restitution.
The Southeast Ohio History Center does not permit renters, their guests, or invitees to bring outside alcohol on the premises. Any alcohol served at the Southeast Ohio History Center must be either:
If you choose to preorder alcohol, the Southeast Ohio History Center will provide the bartenders. For events with fewer than 50 people we require one bartender. For events with 50-100 people, we require two bartenders. For events with more than 100 people we require three bartenders. The renter agrees to pay the bartenders $20 per hour with a 20% gratuity. The Southeast Ohio History Center reserves the right to refuse to allow alcohol on the premises if we are not satisfied that the renter’s caterer is properly licensed.
Before you fill out your rental application, complete the following steps to ensure your form is ready to submit: