Celebrate in a space that tells a story!

From outdoor spaces to our presentation rooms, the History Center has the space to meet your needs.

  • Exclusive & Flexible Spaces: From intimate team-building events to grand corporate picnics for up to 1,500 guests.
  • Interactive Historical Demonstrations & Tours: Engage guests of all ages with hands-on, educational experiences that bring the past to life.
  • Authentic Historical Venues: Historic Schoolhouse, 1860s Barn, Log Cabin, Smokehouse and more.
  • Scenic Outdoor Spaces: Perfect for open-air events!


Versatile Event Spaces: Indoors & Out

Crawford Meeting Room

The Crawford Room is suitable for small and medium sized functions, such as meetings, lectures, or small dinners. The room features an elegant faux fireplace, wooden bookcases, crown molding, and wainscoting. 

  • Banquet: 40 People
  • Theater: 50 People
  • 717 sq. ft
  • Standard $50/hr • Nonprofit $40/hr • $25 setup fee

Sertoma Lecture Hall

The largest space inside the History Center, the Sertoma Lecture Hall is suitable for business meetings, presentations, lectures, dinners, and more! It is a multi-purpose, open space connected to some gallery spaces.

  • Banquet: 80 People
  • Theater: 100 People
  • 1,141 sq. ft
  • Standard $80/hr • Nonprofit $70/hr • $25 setup fee

The Pavilion

The Pavilion is an outdoor facility with a concrete floor and access to water and electricity. It sits on the beautiful 54-acre campus in view of the historic George Stoppel Farmstead and Hadley Valley Schoolhouse. We provide picnic tables.

  • Fits up to 175 people
  • 1,458 sq. ft.
  • Standard $70/hr • Nonprofit $60/hr • $25 setup fee

History Center Campus

The beautiful History Center Campus can be rented for events with up to 1,500 people. Our scenic outdoor spaces are perfect for open-air events and include lots of authentic historical venues: Historic Schoolhouse, 1860s Barn, Log Cabin, Smokehouse and more.

Rentals for every event, large or small

We have hosted:

  • Networking Events
  • Corporate Picnics
  • Birthdays & Graduations
  • Car Shows
  • Outdoor Fitness
  • Family Reunions
  • ...and more!

We customize your event to your needs! ​​​​​Call today for pricing and scheduling details or to schedule a walk-through of our beautiful grounds! Contact us at 507-282-9447 or e-mail events@olmstedhistory.com!