Thruston House
General Rules and Regulations for use of the HENRY CLAY THRUSTON HOUSE, located one-fourth mile west of the intersection of West Main Street and Hwy 37, on County Road NW 1010, Mt. Vernon, Texas.
Advance appointments and reservations are required and may be made by telephone or in person with the FCHA secretary on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Payment is required at least 3 days in advance. No reservation will be confirmed until payment of the deposit and use fee is received.
Unless the Historical Association is using the facility, the facility is available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily (extension beyond 10 P.M. upon consideration by the board).
A $200.00 damage/clean up deposit is required. If the facility, grounds and restroom facilities are left in a clean and orderly condition, the deposit will be returned after a walk through by a FCHA board member.
A $50.00 usage fee is required for the use of the Thruston House – for 25 people or less (maximum occupancy 25).
In the event of cancellation after signed agreement, there is a 50% forfeit fee.
NOTE: FEE WILL DOUBLE FOR EVENTS OVER 3 HOURS
Facility available to only non-profit organizations or groups for non-fundraising functions (exceptions upon consideration by the board). Decorations on the walls and ceiling are not allowed and current decorations and exhibit material should be left intact (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).
Regular monthly meetings are not encouraged.
No drugs or alcohol permitted on premises.
The Thruston House is a non-smoking facility
An officer or FCHA board member must be present at the event.
I, the undersigned have read the policies regulating the use of the HENRY CLAY THRUSTON HOUSE 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.
