Event Venues
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Alive Chapel
Originally built in the 1940's, the renovated Alive Chapel is a charming sanctuary that can seat up to 150 guests. The room has modern audio/video equipment as well as a grand piano and organ.
Max Seating: 150
Great for: small concerts and recitals, praise and worship gatherings, and rehearsals.
Bryant Lodge
Bryant Lodge is a wonderful place to rent for your next party or event. The quaint lodge is situated in a picturesque woodland park setting overlooking a small pond. Bryant Lodge provides a relaxing experience, along with 2800+ square feet of space, and two outdoor screened porches for extra room and a nearby dock at Burns Pond.
Max Seating: 75
Great for: corporate events, business meetings, birthday parties, showers, and small wedding receptions
Dupin Amphitheater
The Dupin Celebration Amphitheater is an outdoor venue seating 250+. The space is nestled between two worship centers with a wooded backdrop, making a noteworthy site for an outdoor wedding. The amphitheater has built-in levels of seating and chairs can be rented and used on the grass levels if preferred. Furthermore, this lovely venue has audio and lighting capabilities to amplify an event
Great for: concerts and wedding ceremonies
Freedoms's Hill Church
Originally built in the Snow Camp community of what is now Alamance County, N.C. and dedicated in March 1848, Freedom's Hill, the first Wesleyan abolitionist church in the South, is now located on the Southern Wesleyan University campus. This historic site is full of character and rich heritage.
Great for: intimate wedding ceremonies and small prayer gatherings
The Founders
The Founders is a large multi-purpose conference space in the lower level of the University Dining Commons. The space can be set as one large room or split into four smaller rooms using premium divider walls. We offer on-site catering with a variety of custom menu options, and basic audio and visual equipment is included for your event. Full Room is 6400 sq ft and seating ranges from 20 to 400 based on room size and setup.
Great for: banquets and dinners, corporate events, and wedding receptions
Newton Hobson Chapel & Fine Arts Center
Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1100. The auditorium has a spacious balcony and stage and is equipped with a state-of-the-art audio and video system. This is a great venue for large events and concerts. A Steinway piano and pipe organ are also available for use with a fee.
Great for: concerts, corporate events, and wedding receptions