NHS/Fee Schedule

Newport Colony House

Under the management of the Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840.

Event Rental Fee Schedule

November through April

Monday - Thursday: beginning at $2,000
Friday - Sunday: beginning at $2,500

May through October

Monday - Thursday: beginning at $2,500
Friday - Sunday: beginning at $3,500

Events with more than 75 guests require the presence of one capitol police officer @ $120 minimum up to 4 hours, $30 each additional hour. Fire detail is required for events using the second floor or with more than 100 guests at a cost of $150 minimum up to 4 hours, $40 each additional hour.

Fees cover a five-hour rental of the building only. Additional hours are available. Available hours are 9:00AM - 10:00PM. Tables, chairs, and other equipment must be rented separately.

Proof of general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000, naming the State of Rhode Island and the Newport Historical Society as additional insureds during use of the property must be provided. A Tenants, Users, Licensee Insurance Program policy (TULIP) can be purchased for $120 if necessary.

Maximum number of guests allowed in the building is 162. The first floor can accommodate up to 162 for meetings or receptions with limited tables. The council chambers on the second floor can accommodate up to 100 for meetings or tours only - no food or beverage may be served on the second floor. Smoking is not allowed in the building. There is no parking at the Colony House. Parking for up to 50 cars is available at the nearby Great Friends Meeting House through separate arrangement with a Valet Parking contract.

Payment Schedule:

With signed contract:	50% deposit to secure a date
30 days prior to event	Total balance of fees
	$500 damage deposit

Refunds: Payments received less 15% is refundable if written cancellation is received 90 days prior to event. If less than 90 days notice is given, the Colony House must be rebooked to extend a refund.

Please note: Because of the extreme historical importance of the Colony House particular care must be taken in choosing to host an event here. While the Newport Historical Society encourages access to this historic structure, its first responsibility is to the building itself, and to the collections housed within. Careful, appropriate use of this unique site ensures the continued preservation of the building and its contents. Adherence to written guidelines will allow for appropriate use of this unique site while ensuring that the building and its contents are not compromised. Event hosts, caterers and decorators must preview the facility with an NHS representative at least two weeks in advance of the event.

The Colony House has no kitchen facilities and no cooking devices of any can be used inside. This includes any type of hot coffee makers or pots, sterno pots and food warmers. All food must be prepared off-site and brought in ready to serve. Alcohol may not sold.

Proceeds from event rental support educational programs and historic site preservation efforts of the Newport Historical Society, a non-profit organization. Non-profit rate reductions are available upon request for a limited number of events each year (3 in-season, 3 off-season).

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