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Hendry House Rentals

Fort C.F. Smith is a 19-acre park that includes a lush tree canopy, an open meadow, a partially preserved 1863 Civil War fort and the historic Hendry House – a beautiful location for weddings, rehearsal dinners and meetings.

Now accepting rentals for 2025! Email for more info.

Rental Information

Four separate meeting rooms – large kitchen for caterers, front and side porches and a separate changing room for wedding parties
Accommodates 65 people seated, 85 people standing or up to 150 people with the addition of a tent on the adjoining lawn
Ample parking
Alcoholic beverages allowed

Availability

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Equipment

Tables and chairs (no additional charge)

Preferred caterer list available.

Rental Fees

Hendry House – Rates Weekday day/evening rates do not apply to weddings/receptions.	Type	Arlington Resident Fees	Out of County Fees
Weekdays (Mon–Fri)
8-hour rental	Daily	$535	$1,070
4-hour rental	Daily	$375	$750
Additional Hours	Hourly	$80	$160
Weekday evenings (Mon–Thurs)
5-hour rental	Daily	$480	$960
Additional Hours	Hourly	$80	$160
Weekends (Fri evening-Sunday)
5-hour rental	Daily	$2,140	$4,280
Additional Hours	Hourly	$160	$320
Hendry House Additional Fees
Alcohol Beverage Permit Fee	Per Rental	$100	$100
Security Deposit	Per Rental	$500	$500
Tent Fee		$265	$265

Holiday rates same as weekend. House is not available on all holidays.

Payment

$500 deposit to hold date
Balance due 90 days prior to event date. Balance does not include deposit.

Hendry House Guidelines & Restrictions For Renters

A staff member is present during the contracted rental period.
Arlington County staff can not sign for delivery of rental equipment or supplies.
NO smoking is allowed in the building.
Red wine is allowed. No red dye based mixed drinks may be served.
Please have your guest park in the parking lot located at the east-end of the park, this lot includes two spaces designated for handicapped parking. You may also park on the north side of 24th Street adjacent to the park.
Only the catering staff may park behind the Hendry House.
In order to preserve the floor, tables and chairs should be carried to their location, not dragged.
Please make sure your caterer is aware of condensation, drips, or spills that have occurred.
Plastic must be placed underneath coolers, kegs, ice tubs, or any other containers.
The staff member provides all cleaning materials, except trash bags (Brooms, dustpans, mop, bucket, and other cleaning supplies).