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Brooklyn Historical Society is a national historic landmark located in brownstone Brooklyn Heightsk, within walking distance from several subway stations and the Brooklyn Promenade. Built in 1881 by George Post, our venue offers 2 unique main event spaces, as well as the option to reserve both spaces for your event. The newly renovated Great Hall auditorium event space on the first floor features soaring wood ceilings, regal columns and a state of the art sound system.
Upstairs, the rare, interior landmarked Othmer Library is a breathtaking space ideal for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions and photo shoots. Featuring original handcarved black ash columns, high ceilings and stained glass lunette windows, the Library will impress all your guests.
In addition to these 2 main event spaces, BHS offers additional spaces for private events, including our state of the art classroom, 2nd floor parlor and a small outdoor patio to be combined with the other spaces. Your guests will enjoy the private museum experience viewing the Library, exhibits and collections after hours.
Come visit Brooklyn Historical Society and make your event a part of history!
- Photographer: Courtesy of Brooklyn Historical Society
- Photographer: Courtesy of Brooklyn Historical Society
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Amber Gress Photography
- Photographer: Scott Rudd Photography
- Photographer: Scott Rudd Photography
- Photographer: Scott Rudd Photography
- Photographer: Scott Rudd Photography
- Photographer: JP Fernandez Photography
- Photographer: JP Fernandez Photography
- Photographer: JP Fernandez Photography
- Photographer: JP Fernandez Photography
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Let out your inner bookworm at this vintage and sophisticated historical property!
With a purpose set on preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn’s 400-year history, this historical landmark has become a cultural hub making it a much sought after special events location. With it's extraordinary wood-carved library and staircase, elegant cast iron columns, restored wooden ceiling and floors, and extraordinary wood-carved moldings surrounding all windows and doors, The Brooklyn Historical Society provides an array of spectacular settings for any type of gathering.
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Classic
Elegant
Modern
Traditional
Victorian
Venue Setting
Capacity
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Price range
- Does this include catering fees?
No
- Estimated price per head
from $100 to $200
- Additional charges
AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM:
1) The Great Hall (1st Floor) event space has a sophisticated A/V system complete with built in speakers, projector and screen, as well a full range of microphones (wireless, standard, lapel) for your event. If you'd lke to use the Great Hall sound system for your event, you will need to hire one of the BHS technicians to be on-site to run the sound system, at a cost of $30/hour, paid directly to the technician. The A/V technician will plan, set up, operate, troubleshoot and breakdown the A/V setup including connecting the DJ, live band or videographer to the soundboard.
2) The Library (2nd Floor) event space has a portable PA speaker system which can be set up with up to 4 microphones and a cable for your ipod. There is no extra charge for setting up the library PA system.
INSURANCE:
All BHS events require a Certificate of Insurance, including host liquor liability if applicable, listing Brooklyn Historical Society as the certificate holder. This COI can be purchased online for a premium about $175 or issued through your own insurance provider.
ADDITIONAL ADD-ONS:
BHS can tailor a custom package for your event, including private exhibit and museum tours for your event, additional event time and reserving the outdoor patio space for a beer garden style setup. Please inquire within.- Insurance
Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue
Call: 347.381.3717
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Brooklyn Historical Society
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Main entrance of Brooklyn Historical Society Located in the beautiful and scenic, Brooklyn Heights Close proximity to the Promenade
Upstairs, the rare, nterior landmarked Othmer Library is a breathtaking space ideal for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions and photo shoots. Featuring original hand carved black ash columns, high ceilings and stained glass lunette windows.
Cocktail bar in the Othmer Library
Floral Design: Rebecca Shepherd Designs
Brooklyn Historical Society is a national historic landmark located in brownstone Brooklyn Heights, within walking distance from several subway stations and the Brooklyn Promenade.
Built in 1881 by George Post, our venue offers 2 unique main event spaces, as well as the option to reserve both spaces for your event.
Wedding Ceremony in the Othmer Library
Floral Design: Rebecca Shepherd Designs
Come visit Brooklyn Historical Society and make your event a part of history!
Floral Design: Rebecca Shepherd Designs
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Floral Design: Rebecca Shepherd Designs
Cocktail party in the Othmer Library.
Dinner Party in the renovated Great Hall.
Historic Interior Landmark wood-carved Library, Minton Tile lobby with wood-carved stair case, expansive event space with decorative cast iron columns
Floral Design: Rebecca Shepherd Designs
Brooklyn Historical Society ceremony space.
Unique library wedding venue setting in Brooklyn.
