The Newborn Schoolhouse is ideal for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, showers, business meetings, birthday parties, homeschool performances, and various other events.

Yes, we offer tours by appointment only. To schedule a tour, complete the form located on the “Connect” link.

The Newborn Schoolhouse features auditorium seating for 100 guests, dining room seating for 75 guests or up to 125 with additional seating extending into the auditorium wings and large kitchen area. It can also accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail reception. Your rental includes eight 8 ft rectangular tables, two 6 ft rectangular tables, three 5 ft round tables and 100 chairs. The large outdoor space provides plenty of room to have up to 300 guests attend your special event.

Planning Tip: Wedding and event planners typically advise that 80% of your guest list will attend. So, if you invite 100 people, approximately 80 will come.

A signed contract and a non-refundable security deposit that is applied to the total amount due is required to reserve your date. The full amount of the rental fee is due no later than 30 days (60 days for weddings and multi-day events) before your event. We accept payment in check or online with credit card.

If you need to postpone your event for any reason, we will work with you to reschedule the date based on availability. Please understand, we cannot offer refunds for cancelled events.

The Newborn Schoolhouse is a historic building, and the floors and walls can be easily damaged. Because of this, no tape or nails may be used anywhere. If you use a chalk/white board, you must clean it before leaving. Glitter or other decorations which leave any residue may not be used. If you are in doubt, please check with the event coordinator before decorating.

Yes! We have auditorium seating for 100 guests, dining room seating for 75 guests or up to 125 with additional seating extending into the auditorium wings and large kitchen area. It can also accommodate 125 guests for a cocktail reception. The large outdoor lawn provides plenty of room to have up to 300 guests attend your special event.

Your rental fee includes full use of the kitchen, eight 8-foot tables, two 6-foot tables, three 5-foot round tables, and 100 chairs. Your rental fee does not include access to the bridal suite unless you have specified a wedding as your reason for renting.

Yes! You can bring in your own alcohol for your event. You will need to sign a waiver stating you will be serving alcohol at the event. Cash bars are not permitted.

Yes! You can use any caterer you’d like as long as they have a health permit, food managers certificate, and $1M+ general liability insurance.

Your cleaning is included in the pricing of the rental. However, renters are expected to adhere to a Cleaning & Closing Checklist before vacating the premises.

There is ample free parking onsite.

Yes! Whether you hire a caterer or plan to do it yourself, we have a full-size kitchen in a large room with prep tables, 2-compartment sink, a large refrigerator, oven, and microwave.

The museum is always locked except when there is a paid docent present. We can arrange for a docent to be present at your event for an additional $25 per hour.

The Newborn Schoolhouse is owned by the Town of Newborn and is maintained in partnership with the Newborn Area Heritage Trust, Inc. (NAHT), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer group of citizens dedicated to the preservation of the historic schoolhouse.