Educational and Cultural Center

RENTALS AVAILABLE: DETAILS BELOW

THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER

Located in the historic Stony Brook Village Center, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's new, 8,800 square-foot Educational & Cultural Center is a year-round venue providing activities, events and educational programs to families and children. These include performing arts, music, theater and dance, WMHO Youth Corps activities and community events, outreach to local cultural and educational groups, intergenerational programs and lifelong learning opportunities. The facility also houses classrooms for on-site adult and youth programs, as well as distance learning programs. Through video conferencing, people of all ages will be able to experience programs in Stony Brook that are broadcast to museums, schools and other institutions across the globe and interact with instructors in real time. WMHO also features its own unique video conferencing programs in Coastal Ecology, History and Literacy.

RENTAL INFORMATION

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, an 8,800 square foot, two-story facility can accommodate 299 people. We offer a variety of rental possibilities for any occasion. We offer four function rooms for rentals throughout the year. Beautiful Stony Brook Village will lend a special atmosphere to private parties and corporate events. Local hotel accommodations, restaurants and shops are available within walking distance to the Educational & Cultural Center, and the Long Island Rail Road is just around the corner.

Great Room- 37' X 62', 28' vaulted ceiling, 200 person capacity. The great room offers a vaulted ceiling with second floor projection booth that can present images on its 28' wall.

Classroom(s)- 22.9' X 61.8' (Divided- 22.9' X 37.9' and 22.9' X 23.9'), 90 person capacity. A classroom contains the videoconferencing unit and can be divided into two rooms with a soundproof divider.

Conference Room- 14' X 34.3', 20 person capacity. A large conference table and chairs are available for half-day and full-day rental.

Second floor features an outdoor balcony for breaks.

Amenities Include:

	Rentals include tables (number subject to availability), chairs, access to sound system and podium
	Videoconferencing with Connectivity available through ISDN or IP, DSL Internet, document camera, LCD projector
	Handicap accessible with elevator access to the 2nd floor
	Overnight accommodations available at the Three Village Inn (c. 1751)
	The Heritage Gift Shop on-site
	Stony Brook Village Shopping features 35 specialty shops
	Seven fine eateries for dining or on-site catering
	Check our special events calendar for cultural performances to coincide with your event (private performances are available).