The Heritage Guild

The Heritage Guild is a committee that oversees the care, upkeep, and rental of the Charles S. Cock House Museum. Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the month and new members are always welcome!
Guild Officers
Co-Chairs: Sherry Baebler and Marianne Moore
Treasurer: Michele Breihan
Secretary: Thea Dake
Recorder: Michele Breihan
Historian: Ellie Stewart
Cottage Kitchen Coordinator: Marianne Moore

Guild Committees
Media Relations: Marianne Moore
House Supplies and Special Events: Marianne Moore
Decorations: Thea Dake

Charles S. Cock House - Rental 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 12-16 people each. The rooms include table sizes that may be configured to meet your individual event needs. 
Contact Information
For information or to reserve space for your event, call Marianne Moore at 512-665-6048 or send us an email.
Additional Rental Details:
​Special Events
  • 4 hour minimum rental
  • Rental includes entire facility
  • Heritage Guild Representative required to be available during the event
  • Final details required 14 days before the event
  • Written Agreement signed by both parties is required.
  • Minimum rental fee is $100 (additional hours are $25/hour)
Museum Rental
  • Executed contract and $100 deposit due 14 days prior to event
  • Cancellation fee is $100 if event is cancelled within 14 days of event
  • Deposit will be refunded within 10 days after event
  • Facility must be cleaned and re-set to original configuration
Museum Kitchen
  • Prepared or catered food is permitted
  • Refrigerator, microwave, stove available for warming and to maintain proper serving temperatures
  • Ample counter space
  • Alcohol is not permitted without written permission​
  • Trash receptacles available
Meetings
  • 1 hour minimum rental
  • Minimum Rental fee $25 (additional hours are $25/hour)
  • Heritage Guild Representative required to be available during the event.
  • ​Signed use agreement required
​Museum Amenities
  • Bathroom
  • Handicap Accessible​ ​​
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