Genealogy Appointment

Half Day Rental

7 hour rental period falling between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Three Day Rental

Contract starts – 8 a.m. the day before the event
Contract ends – 10 p.m. the day after the event

Building usage – Day before the event: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Day of event: 8 a.m. to midnight
Day after event: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Ideal for weddings with significant set up and/or tear down needs, having wedding couple open gifts with family

Two Day Wedding Rental

Contract starts – 12 p.m. the day before the event
Contract ends – 12 p.m. the day after the event

Building usage – Day before event: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Day of event: 8 a.m. to midnight
Day after event: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Standard wedding usage. (i.e. set up begins noon on Friday, the reception is Saturday, tear down finished by noon on Sunday)

**If you anticipate difficulties with set up and tear down in the allotted times above, we recommend considering the three day rental or adding the 4 hour add on or another half-day to your contract**

Two Day Non Wedding Rental

Contract starts – 8 a.m. on first day
Contract ends – 10 p.m. on second day

Building usage – First day: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Second day: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Ideal for retreats, reunions, conferences

Single Day Rental

Contract starts – 8 a.m.
Contract ends – 10 p.m.

Ideal for luncheons, showers, graduation parties, birthday parties, reunions, awards receptions

Alcohol Policy

Beer and wine may be served on premises with the payment of the alcohol fee and providing a certificate of liability* from the client’s insurance company with minimum coverage of $1,000,000. Any cash bar or beer and wine sold must comply with Iowa state law and Renters must have proper licenses for the event. HARD LIQUOR IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.

*If your insurance does not provide single-day special event insurance, you may consider looking at www.wedsafe.com for a special policy.

Use of Grounds

This is defined in one of two ways. 1.) The use of open areas of the grounds for an outdoor ceremony (the client provides any furniture, sound system, tents, etc.), or 2.) arranging with the director to have the historic buildings open and available for guests to view during your event. Photography of the exteriors of the buildings are included in the standard rental fee.