Facility Rental
Need space for a reception, reunion, celebration, or workshop?
Weeping Water Academy Social Hall & Thomas W. Meeske Genealogy Center
The beautifully renovated Weeping Water Academy Social Hall is available for people who need a place to gather for meetings, receptions, corporate, family, and community events.
Constructed in 1871 in early Gothic Revival architecture, the building that once served as a Congregational church, Weeping Water Academy classrooms, and most recently the city library, is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Weeping Water Historic District. This charming, historic building offers a welcoming, beautiful setting for a wide variety of events. To secure your desired event date, download and return the application below. A WWVHS board member will contact you to confirm if there is availability and assist with your planning needs.
General Facility Use Guidelines
Download and fill out the Application below and return it to:
WWVHS, PO Box 43, Weeping Water, NE 68463 or email to wwhistory@weepingwaterhistory.org
A board member or WWVHS volunteer will contact you regarding availability, acceptance of this agreement, and make arrangements for entry and instructions.
- Scheduled WWVHS activities and dues-paid historical society members have priority.
- Commercial use by permission of the WWVHS Board.
- WWVHS is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, therefore Political use is prohibited.
- The Board of Trustees has the right to final approval of facility use.
Occupancy is limited to 50 people at one time.
There are (7) 4’x8’ folding tables and (72) folding chairs available for use. There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom and a small kitchenette area with a sink.
The north room also features an electric fireplace which creates a cozy photo backdrop for your gathering.
More amenities will be added as funds become available.
Suggested donation for the use of the Academy is $100. Donations are payable to Weeping Water Valley Historical Society. Applicant is responsible for any damages.
- The Academy is newly restored. Please treat the building and furnishings with respect.
- Nothing may be hung on the walls of any rooms in the Academy. Decorations are limited to tabletops only.
- Children should be supervised by a parent or responsible leader at all times.
- NO SMOKING or vaping allowed on the premises.
- Food and drink are welcome, but you must provide your own utensils and serving pieces. There is a small kitchenette area with a sink.
- Applicant is responsible for any damages. It is suggested you check for damages prior to use, and if found, contact a Board member and report the damage.
- No WWVHS property or equipment shall leave the Academy without prior Board approval.
- Responsibility for cleaning the facility rests with the applicant.
- Scheduled WWVHS activities and dues-paid historical society members have priority.
