❮ RENTALS

Old St. Mary's Church

The historic St. Mary’s Church building, 606 W. Broadway, is now a beautiful venue for a small wedding or other ceremony, concert, lecture, etc. The main floor consists of a vestibule and sanctuary, which is furnished with wooden pews. Additional stacking chairs are available. An outside door leads up narrow steps to the balcony, which can also hold chairs. Two toilets are available in the basement, accessed through another outside door. Please note that there is street parking only at the church, and that this building is not handicapped-accessible – there are 7 steps up to the main floor.

The pews provide seating for roughly 100 people. There are extra chairs available for a small amount of additional guests.

Rate (per day):

• $100 rent; $50 damage deposit

The church may be used for weddings, lawn activities, funerals, recitals, baptisms, and meetings. Any exceptions to types of events must be approved by the VCHS Board of Directors.

Terms:

• No items are to be removed from the building.
• Payment must be received prior to use of the building - damage deposit must be a separate check which will be returned if the church is cleaned adequately after use.
• Food items must be kept on the lawn.
• The baptismal font may be used.
• Clean-up must be completed within 24 hours of use.
• Keys must be returned to designated person or to the Vernon County Museum.
• Clean up requirements include:
• empty trash and remove it
• vacuum rugs/carpet
• sweep/dust/mop floors
• arrange furniture as it was found
• clean toilets and sink, if used
• dust furniture
• Building will be inspected by VCHS staff within 24 hours of clean-up.

To rent Old St. Mary's Church for your event, you can either fill out the reservation form online, or stop by the museum for a paper copy. Please complete the form at least two weeks before your event.