- Over 35,000 sq. ft of available space
- Art Exhibitions provide unique cultural décor
- Accommodations for group size 10 to 450
- Auditorium seats 292; balcony 158
- Free Parking
- Dance Studio, and community room with kitchen
- Catering/bar service available upon request
- Weddings, Receptions, birthday parties, reunions, church, civic and social events
Whatever your business, social, or leisure plans, the Hayti Heritage Center can fit all occasions. Conveniently located at the corner of Fayetteville Street and Lakewood Avenue in the historic Hayti District, the Center is available for rent for your community or private event.
Whether your event is a fundraiser, concert, wedding, reception, family reunion, conference, seminar, etc. we offer the perfect space for your guests and audience. The variety of rooms available to rent at the Center can comfortably accommodate 10-350 people.
Operated by the St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc., the Hayti Heritage Center boost 8 spaces for rent that will accommodate groups of 10 to 450. A National Historic Landmark, the facility is located in the historic Hayti District of Durham, situated just off the Durham Freeway, 5 minutes from downtown Durham, 10 minutes from Duke University and the Research Triangle Park, 12 blocks from N C Central University, and provides free parking for its clients.
Available Rooms and Rental Rates
Classroom #2 |
Community Room with Kitchen |
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| General Rate/hour $25 |
General Rate/hour $60 |
| Non-profit Rate/hour $20 |
Non-profit Rate/hour $50 |
| Capacity 25-30 |
Capacity 60-100 |
| Dimensions 25′ w x 24′ d |
Dance Studio |
Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery |
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| General Rate/hour $60 |
General Rate/hour $85 |
| Non-profit Rate/hour $50 |
Non-profit Rate/hour $75 |
| Capacity 50-75 |
Capacity 125 |
| Dimensions 31′ w x 31′ d |
Dimensions 32′ w x 32′ d |
Main Level |
Upper Gallery |
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| General Rate/hour $125 |
General Rate/hour $40 |
| Non-profit Rate/hour $100 |
Non-profit Rate/hour $30 |
| Capacity 40-65 |
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| Dimensions 32′ w x 31′ d |
Historic St. Joseph’s Performance Hall
Built:1891 (Former St. Joseph’s AME Church) A National Historic Landmark Renovated/Restored: 2001 Capacity:350-400 Dimensions: 33 X 32.2 Technical Equipment:Available at cost Parking: Center Lot, Phoenix Crossing, Phoenix Square, Heritage Sq. Shopping, and side streets. Rental Rates: Commercial/Non-Profit
1/3 of total rental fee if over $50; due with application and non-refundable. If rental is $50 or less deposit is actual cost of rental. Maintenance Fee: $100 Piano Rental Fee: $150 AV Equipment: Available upon request |
Schedule a Tour
To discuss holding your next event at Hayti Heritage Center or to tour our facility, contact us at 919.683.1709 ext. 32.
Rental Information
We will work to insure your activity plans are a success and answer your questions about security, clean up, and other requirements. For more information contact Ngoma Woolbright at 919-683-1709 ext 32 .
Catering
Outside catering is allowed.
ABC permits and insurance
All ABC Permits must be secured through the ABC Commission and approved by the Center. Insurance Required. Outside catering is allowed.
Cancellations
Cancellations not made within 2 weeks (10 business days) of an event, or 30 days for weddings / receptions / concerts will forfeit any and all deposits. All contracts and deposits must be executed prior to rental date. All payments must be received prior to any and all rental events.
Payments made the day of the event must be Cash, Money Order or a Credit Card payment.
Deliveries of rental equipment
Any deliveries of rental equipment must be done between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday-Saturday. It is recommended that a representative be present at delivery and pick-up. THE SJHF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RENTAL EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS LEFT AFTER THE EVENT. SET-UP REQUIREMENTS: Please provide HHC Staff a diagram of the room set-up with your first deposit. If this information is not provided prior to your event, the HHC will not be responsible for set-up.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions will not be dismantled, removed or covered over for rental clients. It is advised that you check the schedule for the gallery prior to your rental.
Additional fees
A non-refundable reservation fee of $50 is required at the time of application to guarantee availability of space(s) and time(s) requested. This fee will be deducted from the total cost and reflected on your contract. Groups using the Performance Hall will be charged a $150 maintenance fee. Groups using the Galleries and Community Room will be charged maintenance fee of $50.
Reservation fee $50, non-refundable
Security $50, in-house guard
Security $20, per hour each for two Durham Police Officers for events with admissions and open to the public
Maintenance $150
AV equipment inquire
Click here to download the Facility Rental Application.
Directions and Parking
The Hayti Heritage Center is located at the corner of Fayetteville Street and Lakewood Avenue, only 2 minutes from downtown Durham, 10 blocks from North Carolina Central University, and just off of the Durham Freeway (Hwy. 147).
Your guests can easily navigate to the Center. They can find helpful directions and a map on our Directions Page.
Parking is available on the premises, or at Phoenix Square and Heritage Square Shopping Center, and on adjacent streets.
