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Carriage House and Courtyard Rates

  • Weekday Day (Mon-Fri, up to 10 hour block, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. only): $1,800 / Rental includes guided tours of the historic house if scheduled in advance. Events that extend past 4 p.m. will be charged at the respective rates below.


  • Weekday Evening (Mon–Thurs, 7 hour block): $4,700 (private/corporate), $3,700 (non-profit) / Rental includes guided house tours and a minimum of three (3) hours for set-up and breakdown


  • Weekend (Friday–Sunday, 8 hour block): $6,200 (private/corporate), $4,650 (non-profit) / Rental includes guided house tours and a minimum of three (3) hours for set-up and breakdown


  • Weekend (Friday–Sunday, 10 hour block): $7,300 (private/corporate), $5,400 (non-profit) / Rental includes guided house tours, a one (1) hour ceremony rehearsal, block and time for photographs in Decatur House. It also includes a minimum of three (3) hours for set-up and breakdown

* Note: In addition to use of the carriage house and courtyard, clients may rent the historic house for an additional $1000




Historic House Rates

  • Standing Reception (7 hour block): $4,700 (private/corporate), $3,700 (non-profit)


  • Seated (7 hour block): $5,700 (private/corporate), $4,300 (non-profit)

* Rentals include three (3) hours for set-up and breakdown



For more information or for an event rental application, download our 2010 Information Brochure and Application.




Fees and Restrictions

ENDOWMENT FEE: An endowment fee of $100 (private and non-profit) or $200 (corporate) to the Friends of Decatur House is required of all contracting parties renting Decatur House.


SECURITY DEPOSIT: A $500 refundable security deposit is required of all contracting parties and will be refunded no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the event, if it is determined that no damage has occurred and no other charges are outstanding.

WEDDING CEREMONY FEE: A $500 ceremony fee applies to all of the above rental rates and also allows for one hour of rehearsal time and an additional on-site event coordinator.

OVERTIME: Event time is counted when you or your first guest arrives and ends when you or your last guest leaves. Any event overtime will be billed at $450 per hour, or any fraction there of. For events requiring more than its allotted time for setup and clean-up, the Contracting Party will be charged $100 for each additional hour.

HOLIDAY/HEAVY SEASON CHARGE: For events being held on a holiday or heavy season day, Decatur House requires an additional donation as part of the rental fee. Please refer to the Director of Site Rentals for specific charges.

EXCLUSIVE TENT VENDOR: Sugarplum Tent Company is Decatur House's exclusive tent provider. Please call Barbi Richardson at Sugarplum Tent Company at 301-869-2054 for discounted tenting packages for your special event!

AUDIO-VISUAL PACKAGE: Decatur House offers audio visual equipment for a minimal usage fee including Podium with Podium Microphone, Wireless Hand-held Microphone, Wall-mounted Motorized 8x10 Screen, Ceiling Mounted LCD Projector with Remote Control System, Computer and Video Hook Up (DVD/VCR) , DSL Service (multiple data ports throughout the Carriage House), Telephone Line Access, Five-disc CD Player, Sound System, and Mecho Shades on all Windows and Sky Lights with Remote Control System.

RESTRICTIONS: Cash bars are not permitted. The throwing of rice, confetti, birdseed, flower petals and bubble blowing are not allowed. No food or drink is permitted in the Museum, unless as part of a Historic Entertaining Parlors rental. No red beverage or food (berries, red wine, cranberry or tomato juice) is permitted in the Gallery or Museum. Functions must end by 12 midnight, music and dancing must end by 11:30 p.m.

CANCELLATIONS: The full amount of the rental fee deposit (less a $500 processing fee) shall be returned to the Contracting Party if the Director of Special Events is notified of the cancellation at least six (6) months prior to the contracted event date. Between six and five months notice of cancellation, one-half (1/2) of the rental fee deposit will be returned. After five months, there will be no refund.