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LEVI and CATHARINE COFFIN INTERPRETIVE CENTER

The Levi and Catharine Coffin Interpretive Center

A Newly Renovated Space for Your Next Event

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.

From open house events to intimate meetings, the Levi and Catharine Coffin Interpretive Center can be made available as a whole or just by the room. The Interpretive Center contains three floors of exhibits, a gift shop, public restrooms and an orientation theater. You can utilize the entire space or only select rooms depending on your need.

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.

Interior of Levi and Cathrine Coffin Interpretive Center

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

HOST in ANY STYLE

CAPACITY

Capacity
  • Interpretive Center – 50
  • Orientation Theater – 35
  • Gift Shop – 10-15

  • Pricing

    Interpretive Center

    After 5 pm only

    • $150/hr
    Orientation Theater

    Before 5 pm

    • $50/hr

    After 5 pm

    • $75/hr
    Gift Shop

    Before 5 pm

    • $30/hr

    After 5 pm

    • $60/hr

    Use of kitchen space included in price

  • Venue Details

    Details
    • 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.
    • There is a parking lot available for guest parking onsite. Additional parking is available on surrounding streets, including in front of the Coffin house and Interpretive Center.
Event at Interior of Levi and Cathrine Coffin Interpretive Center
Exterior Front of Interpretive Center at Levi & Catherine Coffin

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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.