Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum

Wedding venue in Freeport, Illinois

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About Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum

The Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum, located at 1440 South Carroll Avenue in Freeport, Illinois, features historic buildings including the Oscar Taylor House and a three‑acre arboretum with gardens. The museum grounds are available for wedding and other special‑event rentals, offering both outdoor garden spaces and indoor historic rooms such as the Carriage House.

The facts

Guests: Up to 150 guests
Pricing note: Base rental fee is $200 for up to five hours of Arboretum use with up to two hours in the Carriage House. Additional hours are $25 per hour (or $50 per hour if both areas are extended). A $100 damage deposit is required.
Setting: Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place: Museum · Garden
Last updated: November 2026

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How to reach Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum

Website: stephcohs.org
Phone: (815) 232-8419
Address: 1440 South Carroll Avenue

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