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On WeddingWire since 2022

Preservation Hall is a historic wedding venue located in Newburgh, Indiana. Initially built in 1851 as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, this two-story brick structure has a long and exciting past as a meeting place for local officials. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and served for many years as the Town Hall. In 2007, the building was completely renovated and restored into a place that celebrates Newburgh's history. With a museum on the first floor and an expansive event space on the second, it is an unforgettable place to celebrate your forever union.

Facilities and Capacity

Today, guests will be instantly impressed when entering the restored building. It features a red-brick exterior, a historically accurate reconstruction of the original bell tower, original stained glass windows, and charming historic details. The first floor of Preservation Hall is used for museum displays that include historic photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. There is also a full caterers' kitchen on this floor for your caterers to warm and prepare your wedding meal. On the second floor, a sprawling event space provides a beautiful setting for celebrating your forever union.

Services Offered

The Preservation Hall team strives to ensure your wedding experience is truly unforgettable. They'll provide round tables and chairs for up to 100 guests, and a dressing suite is available for the wedding party's use. They encourage interested couples to get in touch to explore their options.

Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Government Building
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Preservation Hall

4.1 out of 5 rating
4.1 out of 5 rating
3 Reviews
82% recommend it
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    4.2 out of 5 rating
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    3.2 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.1/5 3 reviews
Google
4.5/5 43 reviews
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Preservation Hall

Beautiful and affordable venue for any event. It was perfect for our wedding day. The town of Newburgh was excellent to work with and flexible with vendors. Highly recommend.
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Amy Sent on 12/02/2014
4.6 out of 5 rating
My only complaint is that there was a large light in the ceiling that we reported at being out on the day before the wedding. Although they said they'd see what they could do, the issue wasn't addressed. There are not a lot of lights there to work with, so that was annoying.
Others than that, it was wonderful. I wouldn't plan an event there for more than about 100 people die to size and limited number of bathrooms (there are only two), but it's a lovely venue for an intimate wedding. We were allowed access numerous times in the months leading up to the wedding, which really helped in the planning process.
The price was very reasonable, especially compared to some of the other places we called. We held the wedding and the reception there, all in one room. It worked out beautifully.
User1175503 Sent on 05/27/2013
2.7 out of 5 rating
I held my wedding reception at this location because it was absolutely beautiful and the price was great ($400 including tax). Everything up until the day before the wedding was handled by Newburgh's town manager and she was polite and helpful. When we picked up the keys on the day before the wedding, she was not available at all and we were pawned off on people who didn't know the answers to our questions (how to turn down the air, could we go in and decorate early, etc).

We had a few snafus that we could not fix while setting up and when we called the "emergency" contact number, no one answered and no one responded. The first snafu was that we couldn't figure out how to turn down the air. It was almost 80 degrees in the building at one point and the programmable thermostat said "coolfail". We ended up figuring that out but it was HOT until then.

The second issue was that some of the tables would not stay together. The tables were ovals that came apart and they had to be connected using 2 hooks on the bottoms. Well, some of the hooks had been bent and these tables would NOT stay together. We worked around it but it was VERY frustrating.

Finally, we were using the maintenance closet (where cleaning supplies were stored) to store boxes and things we would need at the end of the night (clothes, etc). Somehow the door got locked and we could not unlock it, even with the key to the building. We called the "emergency contact" and no one ever came to unlock the door. We had to go out and buy our own supplies and boxes to bring the decorations home in at the last minute. As of the writing of this review, our boxes are STILL locked in that room, 2 days after the wedding, and another group has been in the building with no access to cleaning supplies.

Finally, we were quite disappointed with how dirty the building was when we arrived. It was as if no one had cleaned it before we used it. We had to clean before AND after using the building.
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