Located in scenic, waterfront Fort Totten Park, the Castle is a NYC landmark andis also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1887, it served as the Officers' Club for Fort Totten for more than 75 years and is today the home of the Bayside Historical Society.

Host your next affair at the Castle and make it a historic occasion!

With a variety of affordable spaces and rooms available for rental, our location is ideal for weddings, Sweet Sixteens, family celebrations, birthday and anniversary parties, reunions, and other speical events.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, please contact Nancy Bedell, Event Manager, at 718.352.1548 or e-mail siterental@baysidehistorical.org.

Prices are effective as of January 2011 and are subject to change.

Castle Building and Grounds

Capacity: 150 Guests
Fee: $3,800

 

 

Ballroom & Reception Hall

(Second Floor)
Capacity: 150 guests
Fee: $2,800

 

 

Entire First Floor

Capacity: 70 guests
Fee: $1,200

 

 

Tea Room & Exhibit Room

Capacity: 50-60 guests
Fee: $750

 

 

First Floor Board Room

(First Floor)
Capacity: 10-20 guests
Fee: $350

 

Event rentals are for 5 hours and include:

• Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests
  
• Use of our kitchen by your caterer as a staging area for your event. All cooking should take place off-site.
  
• Use of first-floor coatroom
  
• One hour of clean-up time, following your event.

Additional time for your event is available at an hourly rate. We ask that your event end no later than midnight.

Discounts

• We are please to make available a 10% discount on all fees to:
  
• BHS members who have maintained an active membership for 6 months or more
  
• FDNY, NYPD, US Armed Forces, and personnel of other agencies at Fort Totten
  
• We offer a special 50% discount to all non-profits.

Reservations
A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required to hold your requested date for two weeks. Please contact our event manager to check availablity and to request an applicaiton.

 

Special Event Insurance
BHS requires all individuals and organizations holding events at the Castle to obtain special event insurance.

 

Security/Damage Deposit
$100-500, depending on event space Alcohol If you wish to serve alcohol - beer, wine, champagne, hard liquor - you must make arrangements through a licensed and insured caterer, as mandated by NYSLA. Our staff is happy to provide you with additional information.

 

Parking
Free on-site parking is available to quests with advance registration.

 

Event Setup
Your package also includes 4 hours of set-up time, to be scheduled during BHS office hours. Should you or your vendors require earlier access or additional time to set up, either after hours or on the day of your event, an hourly fee will apply for staff time. We are happy to work with you on all these details to ensure a smooth and stree-free event!

Cleanup
You and your caterer are responsible for cleanup following the event. Tables must be broken down, charis stacked, kitchen surfaces wiped clean, and trash removed as part of cleanup. You will be charged an additional fee for any quipment or supplies left overnight.