Anderson Island Historical Society Event Reservation
Events Director
Our Events Director is
Serena Frank (361) 790-4174 serenarog@sbcglobal.net. Contact her for all questions and discussions. To create a reservation: the event sponsor MUST
fill out and electronically sign our reservation form. Event Coordinator: During the event you must have an on-site 'event coordinator' who is an AIHS member. This person is responsible for ensuring that the event
and participants follow AIHS policies and rules.
Event Facilities
Facilities at the Anderson Island Historical Society and Johnson Farm are available to organizations and private parties for single and recurring meetings and events.
The facilities include:
McGoldrick Library in the Archival Building (the AB): A library/meeting room- occupancy 25. Includes a large table with seating for 12, an 80" TV screen with computer HDMI input,
a white-board. Internet connectivity. No setup required.
Stephenson Hall in the Archival Building (the AB): A 30' x 90' hall, with a 30'x12' stage, occupancy 180 seated, 150 seated at tables, 299 standing.
Includes a large screen and projector, a full professional sound system, 80 padded chairs, 40 folding chairs, and 16 folding tables.
Internet connectivity. A Yahama electronic keyboard is available. Setup required. $50 setup/cleanup fee.
Lois Scholl Room: A meeting and crafts room in coop 2, occupancy 25. Tables and chairs already set up.
A limited commercial kitchen is available, approved for light food prep. Restroom. Internet connectivity. No setup required.
Historic barn: (built 1917), occupancy 49. Setup required for tables/chairs. $50 setup/cleanup fee. Power is available. No Internet service.
Outdoor bandstand: 32'x20', with no roof. Power is available. Internet Connectivity. To limit noise, Concerts must end by 9pm. Only one concert allowed per weekend (Fri-Sun).
Outdoor Farm grounds: Picnic tables, tables, chairs, and tents are available. Internet connectivity in some areas. Setup required.
FARM ACCESS IS NOT EXCLUSIVE. THE GARDEN MARKET AND GIFT SHOP AND FARM HOUSE REMAIN OPEN.Min $50 setup/cleanup fee.
Serving Shed: A covered, paved, outdoor serving and seating area. 12'x30'. Power, water, and tables are available. Internet connectivity. Setup required.
Fees, Terms, and Conditions
Note: All non-AIHS events in Stephenson hall incur a minimum $50 setup/cleanup fee.
Simplified Fee Schedule (Your fees will be automatically calculated for you when you create a reservation):
Library: There is no fee for AIHS-approved appropriate use of the library by small groups of AIHS members. No food is allowed.
For private groups the fee is $50.
Lois Scholl: There is no fee for AIHS-approved organizational use of the Lois Scholl room by small groups that include AIHS members.
For private groups the fee is $50. An additional $50 setup/cleanup fee may apply.
AIHS-sponsored event: There is no rental or setup/cleanup fee for any AIHS sponsored event.
Community Organization: Rental fees for AIHS-approved community-organization events in Stephenson Hall are by donation. Separate setup/cleanup fee is $50.
Private Events & Memorials: Private member events (non-wedding) and memorials in the AB are $50 for 1-49 people, $100 for more. Non-member events are $100. Separate setup/cleanup fee is $50 for 1-49, $100 for more.
Weddings Outside: Weddings outside on farm grounds are $400 for 2-40 people, $700 for 41-100 people, and $1000 for more.
Chairs/tables are $3/chair, $8/folding table, $15/picnic table. setup/cleanup fees are $100 for 1-99 people, $200 for more. Use of the AB is included.
FARM ACCESS IS NOT EXCLUSIVE. THE GARDEN MARKET AND GIFT SHOP AND FARM HOUSE REMAIN OPEN.
Weddings in the AB: Member weddings in the AB are $250 for 2-99 people, $500 for more. Non-member weddings are double that cost.
setup/cleanup fees are $100 for 1-99 people, $200 for more.
FARM ACCESS IS NOT EXCLUSIVE. THE GARDEN MARKET AND GIFT SHOP AND FARM HOUSE REMAIN OPEN.