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The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital is a historic wedding venue in the Washington, D.C. area. This venue’s vintage appearance and decor will charm couples looking for the perfect piece of history for their big day. Let this venue be the “something old” needed in the wedding. This property is located about eight minutes from Nationals Park in downtown Washington, D.C.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 140 guests to journey back in time with them at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital for their wedding. This venue has numerous gardens and indoor spaces for a couple’s event. Gardens surrounding the venue include gorgeous locations such as the Wisteria Garden, Reading Garden and Carriage House Garden. Within the venue there are options for different spaces to accommodate different sized groups. For a wedding reception, the maximum number of guests is 140, but the building can accommodate 200 for a standing cocktail reception. The rooms in this venue stay true to their historical roots with hardwood floors and eight-foot windows and warm brown accents on the doors and window panes.

Services Offered

This venue welcomes couples hosting any number of wedding events. Bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners can be held here in addition to ceremonies, receptions and microweddings. The venue offers chairs, event rentals, tables and wireless Internet for a couple’s wedding event.

History

In 2011 this venue opened as an event and wedding location in the Washington, D.C. area. Previously, it served as a Civil War-era Naval Hospital. To become the event venue it is today, this structure underwent an 11-million-dollar landmark rehabilitation.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,950

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,950

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,950

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,950

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital

Jackie
Jackie Sent on 06/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DC Venue!

We recently hosted our wedding and could not be happier that we chose to do so at the Hill Center. Throughout the entire process, the staff (and Liz, the Events Manager, in particular) was wonderful to work with – from envisioning how best to use each of their spaces, to welcoming other vendors on walk throughs and pre-event coordination, to ultimately pulling off our dream day, despite some surprises from mother nature. The staff was flexible and upbeat under some trying weather conditions in the morning, and knowing having the ceremony outside was a priority for us, somehow made it work—and work beautifully—despite a limited prep window to do so. The space was great and really helped us feel like we were part of the neighborhood fabric, just as we had hoped. Couldn’t recommend Liz, her team, and the Hill Center more!
Sara
Sara Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location and great value!

We had a great experience having our wedding at the Hill Center! It is a beautiful location, and Divinity and her team were great! I also loved having our wedding in a historic building so close to the Capitol, which made for beautiful pictures. The price was excellent, and no one in our party had problems with parking! We would highly recommend the Hill Center to someone who wants a venue with more character than a hotel ballroom.
P
Paul Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Venue

We held a literary event at the Hill Center last weekend. The staff there was very responsive and easy to work with. The venue is a beautiful old building filled with local art. Our caterer reports that the kitchen area was fine to use (though I didn't check myself). The AV was just what we needed. This is the second event we've held at the Hill Center. It will not be our last.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital frequently asked questions

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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