Whitcomb Hall, located at 17 Main Street in Swanzey, New Hampshire, was built in 1916 and underwent a historic rehabilitation in 2020. The hall offers two different areas, the 1st floor holds 75 people for your smaller gathering and the 2nd floor holds 115 people for larger gatherings. The second floor has a beautiful stage and balcony that overlooks the room. The hall offers a kitchen with a 10 burner stove/oven, tables and chairs, and is ADA compliant. There also is a nice lawn to hold ceremonies, and a Bed and Breakfast right next door. The hall is located on a charming New England street lined with ornamental streetlights that lead you to a picturesque covered bridge over the Ashuelot River.
For information regarding the rental of Whitcomb Hall, please call 603-352-7411 ext. 115 or email whitcombhall@swanzeynh.gov
SWANZEY RESIDENT RATES
Minimum 3-hour rental on weekdays, Monday through Thursday.
Minimum 5-hour rental on weekends, Friday through Sunday.
1st Floor - $40.00 per hour or a full day at $320.00 (8 or more hours)
Entire Hall - $85.00 per hour or a full day at $680.00 (8 or more hours)
$100.00 refundable damage deposit
50% of rental fee due at booking
Wedding Rental (Friday 12:00 pm – Sunday 3:00 pm) $1,400.00
$100.00 refundable damage deposit
$700.00 due at booking
NON-RESIDENT RATES
Minimum 3-hour rental on weekdays, Monday through Thursday.
Minimum 5-hour rental on weekends, Friday through Sunday.
1st Floor - $50.00 per hour or a full day at $400.00 (8 or more hours)
Entire Hall - $110.00 per hour or a full day at $880.00 (8 or more hours)
$100.00 refundable damage deposit
50% of rental fee due at booking
Wedding Rental (Friday 12:00 pm – Sunday 3:00 pm) $1,700.00
$100.00 refundable damage deposit
$850.00 due at booking
Please find the Whitcomb Hall Rental Agreement here. (This is a fillable form, but it needs to be printed, initialed, and signed.)
For Insurance, please click here ~ *All events require liability insurance coverage*
If you are serving alcohol, an Open Container Permit will need to be filled out.
Applications can be dropped off at Swanzey Town Hall (620 Old Homestead Highway, Swanzey) during regular business hours, dropped off after hours in the drop-box in front of Town Hall, or mailed to Whitcomb Hall Rental, Town of Swanzey, PO Box 10009, Swanzey, NH, 03446.
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For more information about it's history and revitalization please see the Whitcomb Hall Committee page here
