Make your event historic!

Looking for a memorable rental venue? Consider our Event Room! For over 50 years, the Bristol Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving and maintaining our local history. Proudly located in Bristol’s very first high school, BHS is a non-profit group that works tirelessly to keep history alive.

Rentals of our facilities are reasonably priced, with discounts for BHS members and functions held by civic/non-profit organizations.

Perfect venue for

  • Business & Civic Functions
    Meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures

  • Clubs & Groups
    Monthly meetings, collectors’ shows, rehearsals, fundraisers

  • Funeral Gatherings
    Luncheons and/or receptions

  • Social Events
    Receptions, showers or reunions, as well as graduations, birthday, holiday, anniversary & retirement parties

Amenities

  • Classically Appointed
    Carpeted event room measures 30′ x 48′ and features a high ceiling with a chandelier; it easily accommodates 150 for a presentation or 100 seated at tables

  • ADA Compliant
    Parking/Entrances/Restrooms

  • Wi-Fi & Media Access
    Wi-Fi, A/V system, podium, microphone, and large video screen available

  • Private Tours
    “Builders of Bristol” and “General Store” room tours can be arranged

Event Room Rental Requests

To schedule your rental of the BHS Event Room:

Submit Request Online:

Complete and submit the online form below.

Download Request:

You may also Download a form here (pdf) then:

Rental requests are reviewed frequently and you will be contacted asap with more information, confirmation of date and time, and instructions regarding your contract and deposit.

BHS Event Room Rental Request Form

For Event Room Rental requests, please complete and submit this online form:

Renter Type *
Is this organization a Civic / Non-Profit group? *

Please note that fees vary for Weekday Rentals (Monday-Friday, ending by 4:00 pm; excluding holidays) vs. Weekend, Holiday and all Evening Rentals (evening rentals starting at 4:00 pm).

BHS is fully volunteer, 501c3 organization and we sincerely appreciate your interest in renting a part of history to support our mission of preserving the past for the future. Thank you.