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Renting Our Facility

To inquire about renting the museum for your special event, please contact us at: 860-521-5362 x250 rentals@noahwebsterhouse.org

Pay your facility rental fee by credit card here!

(Payments accepted/valid only after your confirmed date, time, and facility rental fee are be negotiated with museum representative).

Located in the south end of West Hartford, the historic Noah Webster House offers 18th-century charm with 21st-century amenities.   Bring your office team in for a unique business retreat, celebrate a family milestone, or reserve an evening for a holiday gathering.  Our Hamilton Gallery compliments this National Historic Landmark and is an ideal destination for small to medium-sized functions.

View our Rental Brochure

Explore the tabs below to find the perfect rental option for you!

I. Business Meetings & Company Retreats

I. Business Meetings & Company Retreats

Need to get your co-workers out of the office to inspire creativity…and have a little fun?    

Schedule an out-of-office meeting day at a National Historic Landmark!  Small to medium sized gatherings (5-50 people) can be hosted at the Noah Webster House on most Wednesdays (during the school year)… and just about any day of the week during the summer months.  Just ask us about availability!   

Half day (7:30am-12:30pm) = $375.00

Full day (7:30-4:30) = $500.00

*Includes use of on-site furniture, in-house A/V presentation capabilities & access to outside patio during fair weather months.  

**Catering not included.  Food & beverage arrangements must be pre-approved by the museum’s Private Event Coordinator.

**A Museum Interpreter can be scheduled to interact with your guests in the Historic House at your event for a fee of $50.00 per hour.  Please discuss this option with the Museum’s Private Events Coordinator at least two weeks in advance.   

*Museum members and non-profit organizations will receive a 25% discount on facility rentals!

II. Weeknight Events

II. Weeknight Events

After-work evening gatherings in the Hamilton Gallery are available for your community presentations, informational lectures or organizational meetings.   

For event specific pricing, please email rentals@noahwebsterhouse.org

*Event Setup will only commence after the museum closes to the public at 4:00pm.

III. Friday/Saturday Nights & Sundays

III. Friday/Saturday Nights & Sundays

The perfect venue for your baby shower, birthday celebration or family gathering!  

For event specific pricing, please email rentals@noahwebsterhouse.org

*All weekend event proposals must be appropriate for the museum environment & approved by the Executive Director. 

IV. Private Wine & Cheese Reception & House Tour for 10 Guests

IV. Private Wine & Cheese Reception & House Tour for 10 Guests

*Thursday Evenings (6:00-8:00pm) = $750.00

Enjoy a private wine & cheese reception (up to 10 persons) by a cozy fire in the open hearth of our 1700s Reproduction Kitchen (winter reception) or outside on our secluded West Terrace (summer reception). The museum will provide an assorted cheese/fruit platter & wine for your guests for a 45-60 minute reception, followed by an interpreter-led tour of the National Historic Landmark Noah Webster House (constructed 1747).     

*Discounts are not available for the Private Wine & Cheese Reception.

Hamilton Gallery

The museum’s primary function room can accommodate 50 persons (seated) and 75 persons (standing) for dinner or cocktail events. The space is equipped with comfortable chairs, a variety of table options, and updated AV projection capabilities. Two doors open up directly to the West Terrace for fair-weather entertaining outside.

18th-Century Reproduction Kitchen

Adjacent to the Hamilton Gallery, this early American-inspired room features an open-hearth fireplace and works to complement your event as a cocktail/buffet space, catering support, or a breakout room for corporate retreats.

West Terrace

Our beautiful and private blue stone terrace, secluded amongst the pines, is adjacent to the Hamilton Gallery and available for your fair weather entertaining. Terrace includes festive lighting and outdoor furniture that can accommodate 24 guests seated or 40 standing.

Catering Kitchen

Hire a local caterer from our trusted list of hospitality partners;  perfect for your culinary support needs!

The historic Noah Webster House

This National Historic Landmark can be made available (by prior arrangement) for your guests to tour during your event, and is a wonderful way to round out your experience.

Special Occasions

Celebrate that milestone birthday, the baby on the way, a family gathering on the eve of the wedding, or a festive holiday event.  Dinner seating for 50 persons, standing cocktail setup accommodates 75 persons.  Enjoy a warm fire in our reproduction 1750s kitchen or have a summer cocktail party on the West Terrace on a Sunday afternoon.

Business Meetings & Retreats

The museum’s updated Hamilton Gallery is equipped with comfortable new chairs, in-house tables, and modern AV projection capabilities.

*Museum Members enjoy a 25% discount on facility rentals.  Non-profit organizations are eligible for special pricing on certain days/times.

Conditions to Note: 

  • Scheduling of Museum events, school groups, & public hours supersede rental requests. 
  • Access to the Noah Webster House for self-guided tours is available to all rental guests. 
  • Rental Rates include use of in-house tables & chairs, A/V presentation equipment, and table linens are available (in black or white) if necessary.  30-minute setup prior to, and 30-minute breakdown after the event are considered part of your scheduled time.  
  • The Noah Webster House cannot arrange for your catering needs, but we can provide our list of preferred catering recommendations.   If alcohol is to be served during the event, the Noah Webster House requires proof of purchase of additional one-day event insurance with a liability coverage minimum of $1,000,000.  Event Insurance should be secured at least two weeks prior to the event, and COI provided to the Museum’s Private Event Coordinator.  NWH can provide you with information to secure affordable event insurance options.   
  • We may require that you hire a professional bartender or catering service with appropriate licensing & insurance for food & beverage service for your scheduled event.
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