Historic New Harmony's buildings and spaces aren't just museum exhibits; they're working venues that organizations can use. We host corporate meetings, nonprofit gatherings, organizational retreats, special events and group activities in historic buildings and contemporary spaces throughout New Harmony.
Using our venues means your event happens in a National Historic Landmark District with two centuries of history. It also means supporting Historic New Harmony's mission: rental fees help fund our preservation and programming work.
Whether you need meeting space for a day, a venue for a special event or a historic setting for a corporate retreat, we can probably accommodate you.
We have various spaces suitable for different group sizes and event types:
Each space has different features, capacity and rental terms. We'll help you figure out which venue fits your needs.
Corporate groups, professional organizations, nonprofit boards and other organizations often book private group tours as part of meetings, retreats or team-building activities. We can customize tour content and timing to fit your schedule.
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.
Companies use our spaces for:
Nonprofits and foundations book our spaces for:
Regional and state professional associations use our venues for:
Schools, universities and educational organizations rent spaces for:
We host weddings, milestone celebrations, memorial services, receptions and other special events that benefit from a historic setting.
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.
Most professional meetings, educational programs, nonprofit events and special gatherings work well in our spaces. We're flexible and want to accommodate your needs.
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.
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 fees vary based on:
Contact us for specific pricing for your event. We'll provide a clear quote with no hidden fees.
We offer discounted rates for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Mention your nonprofit status when inquiring.
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.
Planning a conference or retreat spanning multiple days? We can often accommodate multi-day rentals and help you plan a schedule that works.
Historic buildings have limitations on kitchen access and food service. We'll connect you with caterers experienced in working within these constraints.
We'll discuss your parking needs and make recommendations.
For multi-day events, we can provide information about local lodging options for your attendees.
Learn more about lodging in New Harmony
Email: David Angel at dwangel@usi.edu
Phone: 812-682-3168
When you contact us, it helps to know:
Have specific questions about whether our spaces work for your event? Need to know about capacity, pricing or availability? Contact David Angel at dwangel@usi.edu or 812-682-3168. We're happy to discuss your needs and help you figure out if Historic New Harmony is the right venue.