Celebrate your
special event at this historic landmark where John & Violet began their
lives together in 1761. They established a home and had 10 children, and
were married for more than 50 years. There is indeed something very
unique about Rural Hill and we invite you to
spend your special day with us. Spending your occasion with us helps
support the historic preservation efforts Historic Rural Hill.
Special Notes & Basic Guidelines:
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There are
a minimum of 50 people to host your event
·
All
events last approximately 3 hours, and must end no later than 10:00 PM.
Additional time may be allotted for your event at the cost of $250.00
per each ½ hour.
Events may
be scheduled as early as 9 AM but must end by 10 PM. (Mecklenburg County
Regulations) No Exceptions.
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We can
provide a caterer of you may bring your own upon approval of the Catawba
Valley Scottish Society staff at Rural Hill.
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Rural Hill
is
an open air living history museum. We do not have enclosed buildings at
this time to provide shelter for guests other than our educational
pavilion (Seating for approximately 40-50 people). We do offer tent
rentals, but leave it up to the client to prepare for inclement weather.
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Because
our site is open daily to the general public as a historic site we
require that catering, bar, and special event vendors work in the
designated setup area as well as be mindful and courteous to our daily
visitors.
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All
beverages and food shall remain in the designated area of the event.
·
Caterers &
Bar Vendors must submit a copy of their alcoholic beverage license and
worker’s compensation license to the Catawba Valley Scottish Society
staff at Rural Hill at least 10 working days prior to event
·
Should you
choose to hold your event during regular operating hours (9 AM-5 PM)
please note the site is open to our daily visitors. However, they will
not be allowed in your designated event area.
·
Smoking,
Food, and Drink are not allowed inside the Davidson house, Davidson
Schoolhouse, Rural Retreat Log Cabin or any other building on the Rural
Hill property.
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We want
you to have keepsakes of your special event. Photography is allowed
throughout the site. However, photographs, film, and video may not be
used for commercial use without pre-approved permission from the Catawba
Valley Scottish Society staff at Rural Hill.
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The
Catawba Valley Scottish Society will not be responsible for any items
lost or stolen during the event at Rural Hill.
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The
Catawba Valley Scottish Society will not be responsible for harm or
injury caused by the event and related activities at Rural Hill.
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Any damage
done to the Rural Hill site and its properties will be
assessed and charged to the client.
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Decorations and temporary signs are allowed in certain areas of the
property, but must be taken down after the event. Nails and staples are
not allowed on furniture, artifacts, or any other historic structure.
Confetti or other related substances are not allowed. Bird seed, rice,
or other natural bio-degradable substances may be used.
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Due to the
sensitivity of this nature preserve fireworks or any other special
effects devices are prohibited. Discharge of fireworks is illegal in the
state of North Carolina.
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Gift shop
may be opened at the request of the client at no extra charge.
Please fill out and submit the following form and someone
will contact you regarding planning your event.
