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Heritage Guild and Facility Rentals

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The Heritage Association Guild coordinates Special Events at the Charles S. Cock House Museum, located at 400 E. Hopkins Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666. 
              
The rental fee is $50.00 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. Hours of operation are limited to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. A Heritage Guild representative must always be on site or available. The building can accommodate a guest capacity as follows: 
        *  Sit-down brunch, luncheon or dinner  -  maximum 48 guests
        *  Move about reception or party -  maximum 50 guests


​Guests may bring in pre-prepared food, linens, centerpieces, and their own serving ware (plates, bowls, utensils, napkins, etc.). Kitchen use is limited to sink, refrigerator, microwave, and stove/oven to maintain proper food temperatures. Instructions on oven usage are posted above the stovetop on the vent hood. No pets, intoxicants, smoking, open flames or affixing items to the walls/ceilings are allowed. An exception for service animals is allowed but requires that documented medical proof of need be provided at least one (1) week before event.
 
Reservations must be finalized no later than two (2) weeks prior to the date of the event. A final written agreement signed by both parties is required along with a refundable security deposit of $150.00 and full payment of the rental. The deposit will be refunded if the house is returned in the same condition that existed prior to the event. A non-refundable cancellation fee ($50) will apply if an event is canceled within fewer than fourteen (14) days of the scheduled event.

Note: Security cameras (video only) are used in and around the premises for safety purposes.

The Guild invites you to hold your special event at the Charles S. Cock House Museum! To begin the reservation process, please use the links below to fill out and submit the following two forms (payment information for the security deposit is provided on the agreement form):
Special Event Description form
Special Event Temporary Use Agreement​ 

Instructions for Fillable Forms
Please feel free to contact us at 512-392-4295 or send an email to [email protected] if you have any questions. Click here for a printable version of our Special Events Information.

Charles S. Cock House - General Information

The Charles S. Cock House, erected in 1867, is the only stone residential house in the Greek Revival style left in San Marcos. Now a Museum, the House is available to rent for a variety of small to moderate-sized events, including the following:
  • Wedding or Baby Shower
  • Birthday Party or Graduation
  • Intimate Wedding Reception
  • Organization or Club Luncheon
  • Memorial Service Gathering
  • Small Meeting
  • Graduation Celebration
The House features a front sitting porch that faces East Hopkins Street, a kitchen, and three separate rooms, which seat about 12-16 people each. The rooms include table sizes that may be configured to meet your individual event needs. 
​Museum Amenities
  • Bathroom
  • Handicap Accessible​ ​​

Additional Links:
Guild Officers
Cottage Kitchen Luncheons
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Officers & Board of Directors
    • Founders and Past Presidents
    • Donate to Heritage
    • Events Calendar
    • Newsletter
    • Heritage Online Store
    • Initiatives
    • Heritage Patrons
    • Committees
    • Our History >
      • History 1975-1988
      • History 1991-1997
      • History 1998-2002
      • History 2003-2005
      • History 2006-2011
      • History 2012-2014
      • History 2015-2017
      • History 2018-2019
      • Oral History Collection
    • Governing Documents
    • Contact Us
  • Guild/Rentals
    • Heritage Guild
  • Awards
    • Annual Heritage Awards
    • Landmark Awards >
      • Landmark History 1976-1990
      • Landmark History 1991-2005
      • Landmark History 2006-2018
      • Landmark History 2019-2024
  • Tours and Events
    • Heritage Home Tour
    • Cottage Kitchen Luncheons
    • Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
    • Arbor Day Ceremony
    • Veramendi Plaza Award of Honor
    • Treasure Sales
    • Mardi Gras Party
    • History Happy Hours
    • City Cemetery Tales and Tours
    • Heritage Connects
  • Plaza and Museums
    • Veramendi Plaza
    • Charles S. Cock House
    • Dr. Eli T. Merriman Cabin
    • Riverwalk Memorial Grove
  • Join