Union Forest Church Rental Agreement
Usage Fees
The fee to rent the Union Forest Church is $125 plus a $50 deposit. This fee includes the use of the church for a rehearsal event if needed. You may rent the sunroom and restrooms of the Cheney Mansion on the day of the wedding for an additional $50. The use of this facility is for the wedding party only. To receive your $50 deposit, the church (and sunroom if rented) must be left in the condition in which you found them.
Please read the agreement carefully, then sign the form, and keep a copy for your records. Please mail the original copy of the signed agreement form and a check made payable to the Jersey County Historical Society in the amount of $175 (the rental fee plus the $50 deposit) to:
Jersey County Historical Society
Attn: Beth McGlasson
601 N. State St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Please contact us as soon as possible if your event is canceled. If your event is canceled within two weeks of the originally scheduled date, you will lose your $50 deposit.
Rules to observe when using our facilities:
- No tape, staples, wires, or nails may be used on the pews, walls, etc.
- No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed on the Historical Society grounds.
- The maximum capacity of the church is 60 people.
- No animals are allowed in any Historical Society buildings.
- You are responsible for the cleanup of any of our facilities that you use.
- If you’d like any items removed from the altar area, we’ll be happy to do so ahead of time.
Jersey County Historical Society
601 N. State St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618-498-3514