The Holliston Historical Society

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 130 seated guests

About this venue

Step back in time at The Asa Whiting House, a beautifully preserved 1812 Federal-style home. Explore its period-decorated rooms, featuring original furniture and wallpapers. Discover the charming barn, restored in the 1970s, and enjoy the enchanting garden, complete with white arches. Perfect for weddings, receptions, and other special events, The Holliston Historical Society offers a unique and historic setting for your celebration.

Seated guest capacity

  • 130

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
547 Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746

Our event spaces

The Holliston Historical Society

Create unforgettable memories in the picturesque setting of the Asa Whiting House and its restored barn.

• Asa Whiting House:Built in 1812, the House was originally sited closer to Washington Street and was moved to its present site in the early 1930s. It has been redecorated with period wallpapers. Furniture is typical for the time and accents the front parlor and formal dining room. The large meeting room is used for both formal and informal functions. • The Barn: Built in 1817, was restored in the 1970s. At that time, a full kitchen and lavatories were added at the back. The capacity of the Barn is 100 people and includes use of the barn kitchen, side yards, and Wedding garden.

Guest capacity

Up to 130 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual”

Included in this room:

The house rental includes the use of the entire first floor (meeting room, parlor, dining room, and kitchen) as well as the two side porches. (The kitchen is licensed only for the serving of off-premise prepared foods, not meal production).

The Holliston Historical Society

Create unforgettable memories in the picturesque setting of the Asa Whiting House and its restored barn.

• Asa Whiting House:Built in 1812, the House was originally sited closer to Washington Street and was moved to its present site in the early 1930s. It has been redecorated with period wallpapers. Furniture is typical for the time and accents the front parlor and formal dining room. The large meeting room is used for both formal and informal functions. • The Barn: Built in 1817, was restored in the 1970s. At that time, a full kitchen and lavatories were added at the back. The capacity of the Barn is 100 people and includes use of the barn kitchen, side yards, and Wedding garden.

Guest capacity

Up to 130 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual”

Included in this room:

The house rental includes the use of the entire first floor (meeting room, parlor, dining room, and kitchen) as well as the two side porches. (The kitchen is licensed only for the serving of off-premise prepared foods, not meal production).

Available services that can be provided by The Holliston Historical Society

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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    Sara P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 27

    Everything I Dreamed of and More!

    Our wedding venue was absolutely stunning and everything I had pictured for our special day! The ceremony site was breathtaking, and it was exactly what I had envisioned when dreaming about our wedding. The house was perfect for getting ready and offered so many beautiful photo opportunities. And the barn was absolutely perfection! I had always wanted to get married in a barn, and I truly could not have picked a better place. The entire property was gorgeous and made such a beautiful backdrop for our wedding photos and memories. My only complaints were that we couldn’t have our rehearsal at the venue the day before, access on the wedding day didn’t begin until 11 AM, and we were responsible for taking care of the trash. Those things did make the logistics a little more challenging, especially on such a busy day. However, those few things aside, the venue itself was everything we could have asked for and more. If you’re dreaming of a beautiful barn wedding with a breathtaking ceremony location and a charming house for getting ready, this place is absolutely worth considering! We are so happy we chose it and will always look back on our wedding day here with the best memories.

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