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Make Your Own History...
The Museum has a state of the art theater that
seats 65. Play your PowerPoint presentations,
DVD's or CD's on a big screen. For rates and available dates please call:
Kathy Barefoot 864-467-3100 x128
kathy@upcountryhistory.org Rental Spaces
Museum Lobby
With its historic building facades and horseshoe staircase, the museum’s lobby
presents a unique backdrop for any occasion. This space, which includes the entire
first floor, is suitable for groups up to 200. There is space for a band and
dance floor as well as a bar and food service.
Capacity: 200 for a standing reception; 120 seated
Availability: 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Monday – Sunday)
Types of Functions: Wedding receptions, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, birthday parties,
company meetings.
Amenities: Bands and dancing allowed; alcohol allowed; kitchen facility on site; use caterer
of your choice.
Full Museum
This is 2 full floors of the museum including the 2
nd floor Resource Room (45’ x 32’), the Mezzanine and 3 sided balcony area overlooking
the first floor. Guests enjoy viewing the dance floor below from the balcony
while enjoying their food and drinks.
Capacity: 400 - 500 for a standing reception; 300 seated
Availability: 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Monday – Sunday)
Types of Functions: Wedding receptions, large corporate functions, seated dinners.
Amenities: Same as Museum Lobby
F. W. Symmes Resource Center
This is a 1400 square foot private room that is ideal for a variety of functions
such as intimate meetings, luncheons, rehearsal dinners, and small cocktail receptions.
By combining use of the Museum Lobby and Resource Room, you can host both a cocktail
reception and seated dinner.
Capacity: 175 standing, 100-130 seated
Availability: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Monday – Sunday)
Types of Functions: Meetings, luncheons, rehearsal dinners, small receptions, showers, birthday
parties.
Amenities: Tables and chairs provided to seat 40 people for luncheons/meetings; catering
allowed; private space; audio/visual hookups available.
First National Bank/Alester Furman Orientation Theater
This state-of-the-art theater seats 65 people. It has PowerPoint, DVD and photo
CD capabilities. Theater and lobby can be combined for business meeting and cocktail
reception.
Capacity: 65 seats, plus wheelchair space. Extra chairs can be added for additional seating.
Availability: 9:00 a.m – 1:00 a.m. Mondays; 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Tuesday – Sunday.
Type of Functions: Lectures, sales meetings, training sessions, awards ceremonies, small wedding
ceremonies.
Amenities: Food and drink allowed; Power Point, DVD, CD capable; private space; lectern
with microphone; theater seating.
Conference Room
A 360 square foot space with permanent boardroom table and seating for 10 - 12.
It is a great location for small meetings and luncheons in a cozy room with windows
looking out on Heritage Green.
Availability: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sundays.
Capacity: 10 - 12 seated
Types of Functions: Business meetings, luncheons, breakfast meetings.
Amenities: Boardroom style table, chairs, private room, catering allowed.
Our basement's "garage door" and ample free space offers a wonderful assembly
area for caterers. Plus, our elevator provides direct access to the first and
second floor.
Our first floor kitchen has recently been upgraded to include an ice maker and
a restaurant grade refrigerator.
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