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LEVI and CATHARINE COFFIN HOUSE

The Levi and Catharine Coffin House

Take an Educational Journey Through This Historic Home

The Coffin House can be made available for guided tours by site staff and volunteers when available. The Interpretive Center expands on the story of the Coffins and the community, and how they worked to assure that freedom seekers were provided with shelter, resources and transportation on their journey north.

The Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site provides a unique setting for your next corporate or organizational event. Here you get one-on-one with an amazing story of courage and sacrifice. Located in historic Fountain City, Indiana, (known as Newport until 1878) the 1839 Coffin home was given the title of “Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad.” This Federal-style home was part of a larger network that served as a place of refuge for freedom seekers. The home contains many furnishings commonly seen in early 19th century Quaker homes in this part of Indiana.

KEY FEATURES and AMENITIES

  • Beautiful 1839 Federal-style home in nearly complete original condition
  • Conveniently north of Richmond, IN on US 27
  • Complimentary parking for guests
  • Events can encompass both the Interpretive Center and historic house

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Book a Tour

Tours can happen before or after 5 pm. After-hours tours  may depend on daylight. For groups of 15 or more, a $1 discount per admission will be given.

  • Pricing

    Before 5 pm
    • Adults – $11
    • Seniors (ages 60+) – $9
    • Children (ages 4–17) – $6
    After 5 pm
    • Tours after 5 pm: $50 per tour (groups of 10-40 people).

  • Tour Details

    Details
    • No drinks/food are allowed when  touring the Coffin House.
    • Pictures are allowed.
    • Stair climbing is required to see the entire house.
Artifacts at Levi Catherine Coffin House
Artifacts at Levi Catherine Coffin House

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Deposit Requirements

To book your event, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of room rental is required along with a signed agreement. Accepted forms of payment include check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Please note: Indiana sales tax of 7% applies to all rental fees.

Vendor and Alcohol Policies

Catering may be hired out by the client. The client must provide a copy of the catering contract to the Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site administrator at the time that the contract is signed. Caterers must show proof of all appropriate state licensing.

Alcohol is NOT allowed on the premises for any events. If there are questions about this policy, please speak to the site manager.

A certificate of insurance is required for all rental events at Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site.

Extending Rental Time

There is a three hour minimum for each event. This includes one hour for set-up, one hour for your event and one hour for tear down and clean up. Extra hours may be added for an additional fee and must conclude by midnight.

Construction Policy

Levi & Catharine Coffin State Historic Site at times could be considered under structural or cosmetic construction. Structural and/or cosmetic changes to the facility and its grounds includes but is not limited to room closures, improvements to landscape, installation of exhibitions, etc. In the best efforts of the facility, plans will be communicated as early as possible to the client.