8. The facilities should always be left clean and in order. The refrigerator and microwave should be wiped down & thoroughly cleaned. Cleaning materials, a broom, and a vacuum are available for your use if necessary. If professional cleaning is necessary, the renter will be billed for this.
9. There is to be no trash or garbage left in the building. Do not leave perishable items in the refrigerator or cabinets. There is a trash receptacle outside of the building.
10. You will be responsible for your own paper products and items such as cups, plates, silverware, coffee, cream, sugar, etc. No linens or paper goods will be provided, other than paper towels and bathroom tissue.
11. Alcohol is allowed in the building, but it must stay inside the facility at all times. If a cash bar is held, the licensee is responsible for meeting all liquor license requirements. A copy of the liquor license will need to be supplied to the Caney Valley Historical Society a minimum of one week in advance of the event. The Historical Society is not responsible for meeting any requirements for a liquor license or the sale of alcohol for an event.
12. All furniture shall be replaced as it was found.
13. All lights are to be turned off. The heating and air conditioning unit is to be turned down or up as the season requires (heat 65 degrees; air 78 degrees) before leaving.
14. Do not tape or tack anything on walls or windows.
15. Upon request, there are other items that can be used for FREE. They are: vintage cups & saucers, coffee makers, serving utensils in the kitchen, punch bowl, glass cups & plates, additional chairs, and disposable plastic tablecloths of various shapes, colors, and sizes. ALL items must be cleaned and returned to their storage place when the rental is over. We suggest washing kitchen items BEFORE using them as well as after, due to virus outbreaks. The Historical Society is not responsible for sanitizing silverware and kitchen items prior to use. The renter assumes all the risk.
16. Items that can be RENTED for each event are:
1) sound system with wireless microphone - $100
2) wedding arch - $75
3) two heart-shaped wedding candelabras - $50
(decorations and battery-operated lights are allowed on them - NO FLAMES)
4) all three wedding items for $100
5) Additional items: afternoon tea trays - various patterns and sizes (11 available), 3-gallon clear plastic drink dispensers (2 available), counter-top toaster oven, indoor grill, 22-quart roaster oven (2 available), podium (2 available) - $25 (flat-rate price is for one item or all of them)
17. The cabinets that line the walls in the main room contain Museum property. Please do not open or disturb.
18. Please refrain from plugging in multiple roasters/crock pots in the main room. Those circuits are not designed to carry that electrical load and may throw a breaker. Please utilize the outlets in the kitchen, which are designed for those items and are on their own breakers.
19. Please note that there is no stove in the kitchen, due to liability issues with our insurance. Upon request, we do have a toaster oven or indoor grill available for use.
20. The room is monitored with a Ring alarm system, motion sensors, door sensors, and a camera. Do NOT tamper with security items or unplug them. Any damage to these security items will be billed to the renter.
21. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time and for any reason. If your rental request is refused, you will be notified as soon as possible. Any deposit or payment made will be returned.