Host your next event at 1780 House

Maybe you're like us.

You care about family, art, history, architecture, and time with the people you care about most. You want business meetings and personal get- togethers to feel more creative, intentional, and unique. You want delicious food, in a beautiful setting, that also happens to be steeped in history, literature, and culture.

If so, the 1780 House could be the perfect spot for your next personal or corporate event.

  • Location

    Located just 30 minutes from Boston, and flanked by inns, the 1780 House is located in the center of historic Concord, MA.

    With 10 designated parking spots, and located immediately next to shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as walking distance from historic sites such as the Old Manse and the Old North Bridge, the 1780 House is located in the center of American history.

  • Types of Events

    1780 House is ideal for cocktail parties, dinner parties, corporate off-sites, meetings, photo and video shoots, and other private events.

  • Available Spaces

    We have 3 rental spaces: The Gallery, The Boardroom, and the Kitchen. See below for more information on each.

  • Catering & Equipment

    We have a preferred list of caterers that provide full-service catering, as well as a list of providers who can deliver prepared food.

    A distinguishing feature of the 1780 House is a complete set of rental equipment that we keep in house. We make it available to our clients to rent for a fraction of what leading event rental companies charge.

The Gallery

  • Located on the 1st floor of the 1780 House, the Gallery is an art gallery and open-concept event space.

    The space allows for magnificent natural light during the day and glows with warmth at night. The gallery is surrounded by art, wood-burning fireplaces crafted from original bricks, exposed industrial steel beams, wooden beadboard ceilings, and floor boards made from 15" wide planks of yellow Southern pine.

    Includes projector, 110" projector screen, Sonos sound system, & wifi.

    Can be used for cocktail parties, dinner parties, meetings, & photoshoots.

  • 48 people standing.

    30 people seated for dinner.

    25 people seated for meetings. (Less than dinner so that all people can be seated at a table and still see the presenter / projector).

  • 1776 sq. feet

The Spaces


The Boardroom

  • The Boardroom is located on the 2nd floor of the building and is ideal for meetings, workshops, off-sites, or private dinner parties.

    Fitted with a hand-crafted wooden conference table and Italian leather chairs by Poltrona Frau, the room also has original windows with views of the historic downtown center of Concord, MA. Pocket doors ensure an intimate private setting.

    There is also a small staff kitchen and one bathroom on this floor. The 2nd floor is not wheelchair accessible.

    Includes projector, 110" projector screen, sound system, and wifi.

  • Up to 12 people seated.

    For meetings - we can fit a few more in chairs in the back if you don’t need everyone to be seated at the table.

  • 398 sq. feet

The Catering Kitchen

  • The 1780 House has a state-of-the-art kitchen that is perfect for catered cocktail parties, dinner parties, and corporate events. For events requiring catering, it’s included in your rental price. We do not rent the kitchen or anyone’s personal use.

    Only for use by caterers who are there cooking for an event, amenities include:

    • 3 Wolf ovens

    • 6-burner Wolf stove with a grill-top

    • Sub-Zero fridge and freezer

    • Large open island made of natural gray granite

    • Stone floors, marble shelving, and original exposed wooden beams

FAQs

  • GALLERY: 25 people seated for meetings, 30 people seated for dinner, 48 people standing

    BOARDROOM. 12 people seated.

  • We love hosting corporate events!

    For lots more information, please click here.

  • While we can accommodate all sorts of events, we would say that the following are in our sweet spot:

    • Corporate meetings

    • Private and corporate dinner parties for 20 - 25 people with an hour of cocktails and mingling to start

    • Cocktail parties for up to 50 people

  • While we wish we were perfect for all events, here are some that we’re less suited for given the nature of the art gallery space itself, the fine art on the walls, and the fact that we’re flanked by inns on both sides:

    • Loud concerts: While we love live music and definitely consider events with quieter music, big loud concerts with people partying are not suitable for our space.

    • Events with dancing: We all love a dance party, but our gallery space just isn’t conducive to that with the art on the walls and multiple beams.

    • Kid parties: We love kids. We have 4 of them ourselves. But our space is less ideal for kid-focused parties (birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, etc.)

  • Our pricing varies according to different variables (day of the week, month, which space you are renting, etc.) For example, a Saturday night in December in the Gallery is more expensive than a Monday morning in February in the Boardroom.

    Please inquire to learn more.

  • Please fill out our online inquiry form.

    We will set up a phone call to learn more about your event, after which we will send you a proposal.

    If you’d like to book, we require a non-refundable deposit and a signed agreement.

  • Yes. Designated onsite parking is available behind the 1780 House for 10 cars.

    Additional street parking is available immediately nearby, as well as two public lots on Keyes Road (behind Middlesex Savings Bank & the Concord Visitor Center), a 3 minute walk from 1780 House.

  • Please keep scrolling down on this page and you’ll see a list of our amazing preferred caterers.

  • Unfortunately, not. All food & alcohol must be provided by a licensed caterer or bartender.

  • Unfortunately, not. We make big investment of our time to personally train all of our preferred caterers and their teams on our space and how everything works, so that your event is as seamless as possible. For this reason, we do not accept one-off caterers.

  • Unfortunately, not. Equipment can either be rented directly from us for a discounted rate - or through your caterer at regular rates.

    The one exception is for daytime corporate rentals. If desired, we do allow bring-your-own disposables for coffee, lunch, and afternoon snacks.

  • Unfortunately, we do not rent the kitchen only to anyone. It’s only for use by caterers-only during catered events.

  • Yes. We are actually surrounded by inns on both sides. The historic Colonial Inn is on one side of us and The Northbridge Inn, a bed & breakfast, is on the other.

    Further away, but still in Concord, there is a Residence Inn, Marriott.

    A mere 12 minute drive away in nearby historic Lexington, MA, we would recommend The Inn at Hastings Park, part of Relais & Chateaux.

  • Anchored in American history, Concord is known for its many literary, historic, and nature tourist attractions. Popular ones include:

    The Old North Bridge ( 1/2 mile away)

    The Old Manse (1/2 mile away)

    The Concord Museum (1/2 mile away)

    The Orchard House (known for Louisa May Alcott’s, “Little Women”) (1 mile away)

    Walden Pond (1.7 mile away)

    Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with “Author’s Ridge” ( 0.1 mile away)

    Concord Town Center (we are located directly in the town center)

    Other: Shops, Restaurants, Coffee, Theatre

Amenities

Originally built in 1780, this historic home underwent a full 3-year renovation to have complete modern systems & amenities

Industrial Catering Kitchen with Luxury Appliances

Beautiful catering kitchen with Subzero, Wolf, & DeVol appliances for all catering needs.

Designated Onsite Parking

10 designated parking spots immediately behind the building with direct rear access.

High-Speed Internet

Available throughout the entire building

Built-In Projectors & Screens

Two Optoma projectors and two Stewart Filmscreen, Cima, 110” screens

iPad for Music

Connect your music through your phone or through our onsite designated iPad

Teleconferencing Capabilities

Logitech video conferencing system, delivers high quality HD video and crystal clear audio, allowing any meeting place to be a video conferencing space

Lutron Lighting & Shade System

One-touch buttons to make lighting adjustments a cinch. Privacy shades are fitted throughout the entire building.

Sonos Sound System

Built-in Sonos speakers around the 1780 House that you can easily connect to via wifi

Wood-Burning Fireplaces

Fully re-built using the original bricks, we have multiple wood-burning fireplaces. (Permission required).

Award-Winning Caterers

We have direct partnerships with Boston’s best caterers, who boast everything from winning Boston’s Best Caterer in Best of Boston by Boston Magazine, to being the exclusive chefs for venues such as the J.F.K. Presidential Library & Museum, Symphony Hall, Tanglewood, and everything in between. Whether you’re a 50-person formal cocktail party or a 6-person casual dinner, we’ve got you covered.

Complete In-House Rental Equipment

Tables, chairs, linens, glassware, table setting, full bar equipment, cocktail party supplies, coffee makers, full cooking equipment for caterers, and everything in between, we have it all. We offer it for a fraction of the price of leading event rental companies.

ADA Accessibility

The main floor of our building is fully ADA accessible, fitted with accessible ramps and bathrooms.

Our Preferred Caterers & Florists

 

Location & Getting Here

  • Our address is 15 Monument Street, Concord, MA, 01742.

    Located 20 miles west of Boston, Concord is a picturesque New England steeped in American history. We are located right in the historic center of the town.

    State highway Route 2 runs through Concord, and Routes 128/95 and 495 are conveniently accessed.

  • Concord is served by the MBTA commuter rail to Boston, Cambridge and Fitchburg.

    The Concord stop is .7 miles from 1780 House (3 min. drive, 15 min. walk).

  • Onsite parking is available behind the 1780 House for approximately 10 cars.

    Additional street parking is available immediately nearby, as well as two public lots on Keyes Road (behind Middlesex Savings Bank & the Concord Visitor Center), a 3 minute walk from 1780 House.

  • The main first floor of 1780 House is fully ADA accessible. It includes ADA accessible bathrooms.

We would love to host your next event. Let’s talk.