The Concord Scout House is a well-maintained historical building in the center of Concord, Massachusetts. It is an eighteenth century barn that was renovated in the 1930's as a dance hall with a small stage. The large open hall with stage and kitchen is perfect for adult or children's parties and gatherings.

The wooden dance floor is 40 feet by 70 feet, with the stage a one end and a stone fireplace on one side. The ceiling reaches a height of approximately 30 feet at its peak. Six foot high wainscott with coat pegs and seven enormous windows line the walls. Above the wainscott, the walls and ceiling are white, with natural beams as visible accents.

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The hall has a maximum capacity of 300 and seats 200 comfortably and is available for one time or recurring events at affordable rates.
Click here for current rental rates.

The Scout House is walking distance to restaurants, shops, banks, the library, the Post Office and the town square.

The North Bridge is a 15-minute walk from the Scout House. The Commuter Rail Concord train station is a 10-minute walk through town. Click here for a MapQuest map of the Concord center, centering on the Scout House.

The street frontage of the Scout House is barely wider than the driveway. The side yard to the left of the building is owned by the Scout House, but the parking lot on the other side is not.

To schedule a rental or get additional information, contact the office by calling during the mornings that we are open, leaving a message at other times, or sending email to info@ConcordScoutHouse.org.

Availability of the Hall

Availability of the
Concord Scout House Hall

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Not Available	Available	Partially Available	Available	Partially Available	Partially Available	Available
Afternoon	Partially Available See Note 1	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available See Note 6	Available
Evening		Generally not available See Note 2	Generally not available See Note 3	Partially Available See Note 3	Generally not available	Partially Available See Note 4	Generally not available See Note 5

Notes

1. Sundays - While some Sunday evenings and afternoons have public dances, Sunday afternoons or evenings are generally available for rental.
   Sunday mornings are not available for rental.

2. Mondays - These nights are generally not available for rental.

3. Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Tuesdays are generally not available through the school year (September through June) and generally available in the summer (July and August).

   Wednesdays may be available; call the office.

4. Fridays - The third Friday night of every month is available for rental.

   Generally, there are public dances and other ongoing events on the other Friday and Saturday nights at the Scout House, though there are rare available dates.

   Second and fourth Friday evenings are held for Primary Users until three months (13 weeks) before the date, and are then available to any user. In other words, up until the three month window starts a Primary User can call at any time to reserve these evenings; within the three month window the evening is available on a first come basis to anyone. Non-Primary Users cannot reserve these evenings until the three month window begins. Primary Users may not pre-empt a date, once it has been properly reserved by a non-Primary User.

   For example, for a hypothetical Second Friday occuring on October 10th, non-Primary Users may call for a reservation no sooner than July 10th.

5. Saturdays - Four Saturdays a year are made availabale for non-dance rentals, provided that the reservation is made before June 30th of the previous year. Contact the Scout House office for more information.

6. Friday Afternoons - Events that go past 6 P.M. will be charged the night rate.

7. Rental rates and fees: click here.

8. Fireplace: Use of the fireplace is available by reservation. You are responsible for bringing in your own firewood.

   The fireplace will be set up for use and cleaned after use by the custodian. Seasoned firewood is recommended. Use of artificial logs designed for fireplace usage are also allowed.

9. Alcohol consumption - If alcohol is to be served during your event, you must review and comply with the "Requirements and Guidelines for Alcoholic Beverages" which will also be sent to you with your contract. An additional fee may apply.

10. Rental duration: When renting for an event please include all the time you need, including set-up time prior and clean-up time afterwards.

11. Event ending time: All events must end no later than 10:30 P.M. on Sunday through Thursday nights and 11 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights. No music, dancing, etc. is permitted after that time.

    The House must be vacant and clean-up must be completed no later than 11 P.M. on Sunday through Thursday nights and 11:30 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights.

12. Supervision of minors - Due to the age and fragility of the building, Middle School and High School evening events and dances are not permitted at the Scout House without proper supervision and supporting staff. These parties, if approved, require at least 1 adult for each 6 children attending. Contact the Scout House office for requirements specific to your event.

13. Schedule openings - In rare cases, a Friday, Saturday, or Monday evening may be available. Sunday afternoons or evenings are generally available for rental. Contact the Scout House office for more information.

14. Kitchen use and food preparation: Due to changes in the state health code, the Scout House kitchen cannot be used for any food preparation without prior permission from the office and adherence to the guidelines provided below.

15. Ongoing events: For information on the ongoing events at the Concord Scout House, click here.

Additional Information for Renters

  Facilities Overview

Pictures and information about the building and its furnishings.

  User Guide

Basic information for Scout House users.

  Leader's Guide

Step-by-step instructions on using the facility.

  Lease Agreement - sample only

This document is provided as an example only. The actual rental document provided by the office may differ.

  Guidelines for alcoholic beverages House - sample only

This document is provided as an example only. The actual rental document provided by the office may differ.

  Requirements for kitchen use and food preparation - sample only

Please contact the office for the current regulations.

  Additional provisions regarding the use of the Scout House premises

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74 Walden Street, P.O.B. 73, Concord, MA 01742, United States of America, Phone: (978) 369-3455, info@ConcordScoutHouse.org