The Royall House and Slave Quarters
Medford, Massachusetts

Facility Rental

The Royall House grounds are available for private function rentals.

Weddings, Bat Mitzvahs, graduation parties, reunions, garden parties and more have all been held at the Royall House during the past several years.

The colonial-style gardens and historic buildings provide an elegant backdrop for all types of events and our site's rental rates compare very favorably with similar function venues.

We make our historic property available for private functions (Events) in a fashion consistent with our mission and to help raise public awareness and appreciation of the Royall House and Slave Quarters. The revenue generated through rentals helps offset the cost of preserving the buildings and operating the site as a museum and educational resource.

General information is found below. For details on amenities, rental terms, fees, etc., please read our Printable Event Rental Agreement.

Amenities

• Outdoor and Indoor Events may be held:
  • Outdoor Events of up to 125 persons may be held on the grounds, with basic provision for catering space
  • Indoor meetings, light meals, and similar events may be held for up to 50 persons in the Slave Quarters meeting room, which includes 2 restrooms
• Six banquet tables and 60 folding chairs are available for use during your event.

Planning Your Event

The Royall House Grounds (Plan) - View a handy, printable Plan of the Grounds (pdf), including suggestions for placement of tent(s).

Let's Talk!

You are welcome to visit the Royall House grounds during daylight hours to see the layout. Please make an appointment to discuss your Event, questions, etc., by contacting us at info@royallhouse.org, or RoyallHouseED@comcast.net

Thank you!

Special Event Packages - Save!

• Special Outdoor Wedding Package
  • 4-hour rental for $500 (save $100) (plus set-up and cleanup fees)
• General Outdoor Package
  • 4-hour rental for $500 (save $100)(plus set-up and cleanup fees)
  • Note: a tent is required for events of more than 50 Persons
• Other Outdoor Events held on our beautiful grounds
  • 2-hour rental minimum (at $150 per hour), plus set-up and cleanup fees
  • Note: a tent is required for events of more than 50 Persons
• Special Indoor Event Package (in our meeting room)
  • 2-hour rental for $250 (save $50) (additional hours at $150 per, plus set-up and cleanup fees)
  • maximum 50 persons
  • 2 restrooms

Costs and Payment Schedule

• Rentals are $150 per hour, with discounts given for special "Packages," plus set-up and clean-up fees, as calculated in the Event Rental Agreement
• Deposit: An initial Deposit of Fifty Per Cent (50%) of the Total Rental Fee (above) is due upon confirmation of the Rental Date for the Event.
• The balance of the Total Event Fee is due 30 days prior to the Rental Date for the Event.
• Community nonprofits may receive concessionary rates at our discretion

Restrictions

• The use of tents is permitted for all Outdoor Events, and required for Outdoor Events of more than 50 persons. Tents must be erected by a professional, insured company.
• The "Out Kitchen" in the Slave Quarters has a sink and food preparation area, but there are no stoves or ovens and cooking must be done off-site.
• If you use a Caterer, specific rules concerning insurance will apply
• Alcoholic beverages must be served by a Caterer or Bartender; no self-service of alcohol is permitted.
• Loud or amplified music is not permitted; any music played outside must end by 9:00 pm as a courtesy to our neighbors.

A signed Rental Agreement is required for all Event rentals.

Please see our Event Rental Agreement for more details: Printable Event Rental Agreement

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