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Corporate & Group Services

Host your event, meeting or gathering in a place with history.

Historic New Harmony's buildings and spaces aren't just museum exhibits but working venues available for corporate meetings, nonprofit gatherings, organizational retreats, special events and group activities. Your event happens in a National Historic Landmark District, and rental fees support our preservation and programming work. 

Available Spaces

We have various spaces for different group sizes and event types. Each has different features, capacity and rental terms. We'll help you find what fits. 

The Atheneum

Capacity: the first floor can accommodate 60 people seated at round tables or at adjoining 6’ oblong tables; for a stand-up event with limited seating, the building can accommodate 125 people; Clowes Theatre can seat up to 200 for lecture-style presentations. Suitable for lectures, performances, presentations, receptions.

Church Park

Capacity: 75 people. The arbor area and grounds are available for small weddings and receptions.

Double Log Cabin

Capacity: 30 people can be accommodated for a reception with limited seating. Two rooms are available for small meetings and receptions.

Schnee-Ribeyre-Elliott House

Capacity: 60 people can be accommodated for a reception. Three rooms and limited kitchen space are available for small events.

Who Uses Our Spaces

Corporate Groups
Nonprofit Organizations
  • Board meetings and executive retreats
  • Strategic planning sessions
  • Professional development workshops
  • Team-building events combining meetings with historic tours
  • Board meetings and annual gatherings
  • Conferences and symposiums
  • Fundraising events
  • Member programs
  • Educational workshops
Professional Associations
Educational Institutions
  • Annual meetings
  • Training sessions
  • Networking events
  • Continuing education programs
  • Academic conferences
  • Faculty retreats
  • Student programs
  • Professional development for educators
Special Events

  • Weddings
  • Milestone celebrations
  • Memorial services
  • Receptions
  • Other events that benefit from a history setting

Pricing

Rental fees vary based on space, duration, event type and date. Contact us for specific pricing. We provide clear quotes with no hidden fees.

Nonprofit Discount

We offer discounted rates for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Mention your nonprofit status when inquiring. 

Supporting Our Mission

Your event happens in a meaningful place while supporting our work. Rental income helps us:

Maintain Historic Buildings
Develop Educational Programs
Keep Admission Affordable

What to Know

What's Allowed 

Most professional meetings, educational programs, nonprofit events and special gatherings work well in our spaces. We're flexible and want to accommodate your needs.

What's Not Allowed

Some activities aren't appropriate for historic buildings/spaces or conflict with our mission. We'll be upfront if your event isn't a good fit.

Historic Building Care

Our spaces are historic. We have reasonable requirements about setup, decorations, food service and activities to protect these buildings/spaces. We'll walk you through what's required.

Rental Policies by Venue
Combining Rentals with Tours

Many groups combine facility rental with private tours. This works well for retreats, conferences or events where you want participants to experience New Harmony's history alongside your programming.

Group Tours

Available for groups of 10 or more.

Multi-Day Events

Planning a conference or retreat spanning multiple days? We can often accommodate multi-day rentals and help you plan a schedule that works.

Catered Events

While we don't provide catering directly, we can connect you with local caterers who work in our spaces and understand the requirements of historic buildings. 

Parking

We'll discuss your parking needs and make recommendations. 

Lodging

For multi-day events, we can provide information about local lodging options for your attendees. 

Lodging in New Harmony

Bed & breakfasts, camping and cabins, guest houses and rentals, and a hotel and conference center.

How to Book a Space

Check Availability
Discuss Your Needs
Review Terms and Pricing
Book Your Space
Plan the Details
1. Check Availability Contact us with your preferred dates and space needs. We'll tell you what's available and which venues might work for your event.
2. Discuss Your Needs We'll talk through what you're planning: group size, event type, setup requirements, catering needs, AV requirements and any special considerations.
3. Review Terms and Pricing Rental fees vary by space, event type, duration and date. We'll provide clear pricing and rental terms specific to your event.
4. Book Your Space Once we've agreed on details, we'll send a rental agreement. A deposit secures your reservation. 
5. Plan the Details As your event approaches, we coordinate logistics: setup, catering access, AV needs, parking and any other details.

Get Started

Contact Us

Contact David Angel at dwangel@usi.edu or 812-682-3168.

What to Include

When you contact us, it helps to know:

  • Preferred dates (and backup dates if flexible)
  • Expected attendance
  • Type of event
  • Space requirements (meeting room, auditorium, outdoor space, etc.)
  • Any special needs (AV, catering access, accessibility requirements)