Rental Information

Rental of Hamilton Hall includes the use of the Pickering Room, Brick Hearth Room, Bride’s Room, Ballroom, Lafayette Room and the Supper Room.

Hamilton Hall will hire and pay for a Salem Police detail officer to be present during the entire event, if required.

Hamilton Hall maintains a list of Approved Caterers who meet our insurance requirements and are familiar with the unique working conditions of Hamilton Hall. The Client agrees to choose a caterer from Hamilton Hall’s approved list.

Caterer Responsibility

The caterer is responsible for set up and break down of tables and chairs used for the event, also clean up and removal from the property of all trash generated by the event. If not using a caterer, the Client is responsible for hiring a bar service to serve all alcohol, and all caterer rules apply to the Client.

Alcohol Policy

The caterer/bar service will provide a complete service staff including bartenders. The caterer will serve all alcoholic beverages. Beer kegs are not allowed. All beverages must be poured into appropriate glassware. Wine bottles may not be placed on dining tables. Service of all alcoholic beverages is limited to four and one-half consecutive hours and will cease thirty minutes (30) prior to the end of the event Alcoholic beverages are not to be taken from the building with the exception of the enclosed side terrace. Hamilton Hall does not hold a liquor license. It is the Client’s responsibility to make arrangements for purchasing all alcoholic beverages to be served at the event. Some vendors allow for the return of unopened, intact bottles. Please check with your specific vendor. There is no corking fee for wine.

Event Deposit

Hamilton Hall requires a deposit of one-half (1/2) of the rental rate. Deposit must accompany the signed contract and be returned within fourteen (14) days of contract date to reserve Hamilton Hall on a definite basis.

Hamilton Hall must receive the balance of the rental fee, plus a $1,000.00 security deposit, in addition to the fee, no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event.

Payments may be made by personal or cashier’s check. Please make checks payable to Hamilton Hall, Inc.

An Event Manager will be on duty at all times during the contracted event to assist the Client as needed.

All events must be concluded by 10 p.m.

Cancellation Policy

In the event of cancellation, the reservation fee shall be forfeited unless Hamilton Hall can re-book the room(s) for the same date without loss, in which case all but $700.00 shall be returned to the Client. Notification of cancellation must be received 90 days in advance by Hamilton Hall, in writing, as specified in the contract. Deposits may not be transferred.

Availability – September through June

Please contact us for an appointment to visit this impressive landmark.

Hamilton Hall

978.744.0805

info@hamiltonhall.org

Additional Information

Hamilton Hall is a Registered National Historic Landmark and does not currently provide handicap access to the second and third floors of the building. There is permanent ramp access to the first floor.

Hamilton Hall is not air conditioned. Windows may be partially opened to provide ventilation by outside air. Hamilton Hall makes no promises or guarantees regarding the ambient air temperature in the Hall at the time of the event.

Hamilton Hall provides reasonable set up and breakdown time. The Event Manager will coordinate all vendors.