Site Rental Information
Venue Options & Parking
As you begin your planning process, please note the capacity recommendations below. We offer equipment and furnishings at no additional charge. Parking is also included in all rentals, with capacity limits noted. We are happy to recommend vendors for additional rentals and valet services if needed. Please contact Daniel Suozzo at dsuozzo@greenwichhistory.org for additional information.
Museum Rental: Foyer & Artist's Cafe and Courtyard
INCLUDES: 1st floor concourse, kitchen, lower service area, and courtyards. Available year-round
CAPACITY: 50 guests seated dinner, 100 guests Cocktails
Tent Option in Courtyard: 18’x28’ with sidewall, gutter and partial tent weighting.
Historic Barn / Vanderbilt Education Center
INCLUDES: use of kitchen and adjacent lawn area.
Available year-round
CAPACITY: 90 for standing reception/ 80 for seated lecture/presentation / 60 for seated lunch or dinner with service
The Great Lawn
Tent Options:
50’x60’ White Navitrac frame tent raised to a 10” eave height 150 guest max reception, 300 guest max cocktails
40’x60’ White Navitrac frame tent – version of the above 120 guest max reception, 240 guest max cocktails
32’x51’ Sailcloth Tent
60 guest max reception, 130 guest max cocktails
24’x44’ Frame tent on the upper lawn which can be attached to the 50X60 tent. Used as a cook tent
20’x30’ Frame tent
30 guest max reception, 50 guest max cocktails
Parking
Available year-round
Main Parking Lot Capacity: 48 cars
Parallel Parking Capacity: 5 cars at curbside on Strickland Road in front of the site
Additional Parking available in the Town Marina parking across street from main parking lot
On-Site Inventory (available for guest use)
Vanderbilt Education Center (Historic Barn)
AUDIO-VISUAL
Projector
Large scale, drop-down screen
Sound system with connection for iPod, iPhone, or tablet for music
Wireless speakers
Microphone and stand
Podium with microphone
TABLES
Listed with corresponding linen sizes for drop to floor. Cloths not included in rental fee..
2 – 48” Rounds – (108” linen)
2 – 54” Rounds – (114” linen)
2 – 60” Rounds – (120” linen)
8 – 36” Rounds – (96” linen, seats up to 4) or as High Tops – 120” linen)
6 – 6ft rectangular tables – (90 x132 linen)
CHAIRS
30 Dark Fruitwood Folding Chairs (indoor or outdoor)
80 Pewter Chiavari ballroom chairs (indoor use only) w/white cushions
10 Polycarbonate Ghost chairs with arms in smoke (indoor only)
KITCHEN
Full size range with regular and convection settings
2 Dual microwave/convection ovens
1 Refrigerator
Museum / Lobby
AUDIO-VISUAL
54″ projection screen in the Permanent Gallery
FURNISHINGS
6 – 8 ft. folding tables
40 – Black stacking chairs
PANTRY
1 – Refrigerator
1 – Microwave/convection oven
Constance Hinman Getz Conference Room
Large Oval Conference Table
14 Windsor Chairs
Center console phone with conference feature
Wi-Fi
Inquiry requests:
Greenwich Historical Society
ATTN: Daniel Suozzo
Special Events Manager
47 Strickland Road
Cos Cob, CT 06807
O: 203-869-6899
C: 914-960-1487
Accessibility
Accessibility to the entire site is provided via an elevator to the upper level and accessible walkways throughout.
Catering & Event Planning
We work with a several local caterers that we recommend based on your needs and budget. Event planning support is available.
Our local partners:
Food Design, On the Marc, Marcia Selden, Andy Burke, Happiness Is, Best In Gourmet
