Whitcomb Hall Rental

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.

To reserve a date, call 603-352-7411 x115 or email whitcombhall@swanzeynh.gov about availability.  We will hold a date for 10 days while we await the delivery of the following: we require the rental agreement initialed and signed, a liability insurance certificate, a $100.00 refundable damage deposit and 50% of the rental fee with two separate checks, and an Open Container Permit application (free) if there will be alcohol on the premises. The rent balance is due 10 days before the event. 

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

NONPROFIT/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS RENTALS

  • Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups within a 20-mile radius of Swanzey or local governmental agencies can book the Hall for events related to their purpose or mission Monday through Thursday up to three times per calendar year at no charge. A Whitcomb Hall Agreement must be submitted along with an insurance certificate of liability, and a $100 returnable damage deposit. The Town of Swanzey reserves the right to book a simultaneous meeting in the Hall on a different floor, if necessary.
  • Local businesses within a 20-mile radius of Swanzey can book the Hall for event/meetings Monday through Thursday once at no charge. A Whitcomb Hall Agreement must be submitted along with an insurance certificate of liability, and a $100 returnable damage deposit.
  • There are no discounts for bookings Friday through Sunday.
  • Special considerations can be requested from the Swanzey Board of Selectmen.
CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Cancellation by the Town of Swanzey will result in the return of all funds collected for that booking. The User will be given the opportunity to reschedule their event.  Reasons for cancellation by the Town include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, other natural calamities, or the necessity of the Town to conduct emergency business and the like.
  • Cancellation by the User 90 or more days before the booked event date entitles the User to a return of the damage deposit and a refund of the rental fee.
  • Cancellation by the User less than 90 days before the booked event date forfeits the 50% rental fee deposit. The Town will return any payments made above 50% of the rental fee including the damage deposit. The User may reschedule their event once to another available day during the same calendar year. 

Please find the Whitcomb Hall Rental Agreement here.  (This is a fillable form, but it needs to be printed, initialed, and signed.)

For Insurance, visit GatherGuard by clicking here 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

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