Founder's Hall
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, located along the banks of the Ashley River, is known as the birthplace of South Carolina. This historically significant property is also home to a unique venue – Founders Hall. With state-of-the-art features, Founders Hall complements the natural beauty of Charles Towne Landing’s charming setting while offering guests every modern convenience.
Our event spaces
Great Hall
Rustic Charm, Endless Possibilities
The Great Hall can accommodate up to 300 guests, with seating available for 235. Featuring a fully equipped catering kitchen, a large screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard with tent stakes, the hall is well-suited for a variety of events. Audiovisual equipment includes three 52-inch HDTV screens, a sound system, and wireless microphones. The hall boasts 15 stainless-steel chandeliers, acoustic panels, and a retractable kitchen wall. Furniture includes 19 60-inch round tables, 18 6-foot conference/banquet tables, 235 white chairs, and 2 podiums.
Guest capacity
Up to 235 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Outdoors
Your Dreamy Outdoor Reception Awaits
The screened patio, measuring 24 feet by 74 feet, offers a spacious area with a 168-inch wood-burning fireplace. A 10-foot by 74-foot deck with steps leads to a concrete pad and a beautifully landscaped courtyard. The patio is equipped with tent rigging points to accommodate two tent sizes: 40 feet by 55 feet or 40 feet by 70 feet. The property also features a grand lawn measuring 42 feet by 129 feet and a smaller lawn measuring 39 feet by 78 feet. A 7-foot-wide sidewalk provides ample clearance behind the building.
Guest capacity
Up to 300 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Great Hall
Rustic Charm, Endless Possibilities
The Great Hall can accommodate up to 300 guests, with seating available for 235. Featuring a fully equipped catering kitchen, a large screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard with tent stakes, the hall is well-suited for a variety of events. Audiovisual equipment includes three 52-inch HDTV screens, a sound system, and wireless microphones. The hall boasts 15 stainless-steel chandeliers, acoustic panels, and a retractable kitchen wall. Furniture includes 19 60-inch round tables, 18 6-foot conference/banquet tables, 235 white chairs, and 2 podiums.
Guest capacity
Up to 235 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Outdoors
Your Dreamy Outdoor Reception Awaits
The screened patio, measuring 24 feet by 74 feet, offers a spacious area with a 168-inch wood-burning fireplace. A 10-foot by 74-foot deck with steps leads to a concrete pad and a beautifully landscaped courtyard. The patio is equipped with tent rigging points to accommodate two tent sizes: 40 feet by 55 feet or 40 feet by 70 feet. The property also features a grand lawn measuring 42 feet by 129 feet and a smaller lawn measuring 39 feet by 78 feet. A 7-foot-wide sidewalk provides ample clearance behind the building.
Guest capacity
Up to 300 Seated
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
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