Lowry Pavilion
General Rules and Regulations for use of the, LOWRY PAVILION, GROUNDS AND RESTROOMS, located one-fourth mile west of the intersection of West Main Street and Hwy 37, on County Road NW 1010, Mt. Vernon, Texas, next to the HENRY CLAY THRUSTON HOUSE:
Advance appointments and reservations are required at least three days in advance, either in person or by calling the FCHA secretary on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Payment is required at least three days in advance. No reservations will be confirmed until payment of the deposit and use fee is received.
A $200.00 damage/clean up deposit is required at the time the reservation is made. If the facility and/or grounds and restrooms are left in a clean and orderly condition, the deposit will be returned after a walk through by a FCHA board member.
The following usage fee is required for the use of DUPREE PARK, LOWRY PAVILION AND PAVILION RESTROOMS:
$ 75.00 up to 4 hours
$100.00 excess beyond 4 hours up to a maximum of 8 hours
$100.00 additional fee for use of restrooms
Fees for use may be increased based on nature of the use of the facility
Use by groups in excess of 50 people must have prior board approval.
Decorations on the walls and ceiling are not allowed (exceptions upon consideration by the board).
No crafts or painting classes are permitted (includes crayons, glue, glitter, etc.).
Religious services are not allowed (exceptions upon consideration by the board).
Political rallies are not allowed (exceptions upon consideration by the board).
No drugs or alcohol permitted on premises.
No fundraising events are allowed (exceptions upon consideration by the board).
Children under 12 years of age must be supervised at all times.
All trash, garbage and other rubbish shall be deposited in designated barrels.
An officer or FCHA board member must be present at the event.
Parking is limited and allowed on the southwest side of the grounds (south of the Pavilion) only.
DO NOT drive vehicles onto the walkways or grassy areas.
The use fee will also allow you free entry for a tour of the actual home of Henry Clay Thruston, tallest soldier of the Confederate Army. The home is a non-smoking facility.
No glass beverage containers
No treasure hunting
No open fire cooking in the Pavilion
No pets unless on a leash
No campfires
No horses, mules or ponies
No motorbikes or, all-terrain vehicles
No digging
No tree cutting
No metal detectors
No overnight stays
No guns
No skateboards or bicycles
I, the undersigned have read the policies regulating the use of the LOWRY PAVILION, GROUNDS AND RESTROOMS, and agree to be bound by such policies. I further agree to explain these policies to the persons in the group that I represent, and personally assure adherence to these policies during my group's visit.
