Edwards Place Historic Home

About Edwards Place Historic Home

Edwards Place Historic Home is a restored 1833 Italianate mansion in downtown Springfield that operates as a historic house museum and a private‑event venue. The property can be rented for weddings, showers, cocktail parties, luncheons and other celebrations. It offers three distinct configurations: up to 65 guests for a ceremony, up to 50 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 120 guests for a cocktail‑style reception. Rental fees are $800 for non‑members and $700 for members for a four‑hour block, with optional add‑ons such as a piano, curator‑led tour, or projector. On‑site parking with handicap spaces is provided and the venue is fully accessible.

The facts

Guests: Up to 120 guests
Price: $700–$800
Pricing note: Rental fee is $800 for non‑members and $700 for members (four‑hour block). Overtime $100 per hour. Optional gallery use $1,000 (non‑member) or $900 (member). Projector $50, curator tour $50, piano $100.
Setting: Indoor
Kind of place: Museum
Last updated: November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Edwards Place Historic Home

Website: edwardsplace.org
Phone: (217) 523-2631
Address: 700 North 4th St

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