Middlesex Community College

The John Nesmith House
John Nesmith House 
229 Andover Street
Lowell, Mass.

Built in 1843 for John and Harriet Nesmith, the 22-room Greek Revival/Regency mansion was a center for the family’s social and cultural affairs until 1939.Today, Nesmith House is owned by the Middlesex Community College Foundation, featuring period furnishings and a full professional kitchen.

Amenities:

• Accommodates 48 to 100 guests, depending upon event type
• Staff person on-hand to assist as needed
• China, silverware, tables and chairs
• Linens available, with cleaning fee
• Parking for 15 cars on grounds with additional parking available by request

House Requirements:

• Food and liquor must be arranged using an approved vendor
• All luncheons, dinners and receptions require at least one waitstaff for serving and cleaning
• No use of paper or plasticware allowed
• Limitations regarding children at events
• We cannot accommodate multimedia presentations
• Nothing should be taped or hung on the walls
• Furnishings may not be moved
• Smoking of any kind is not permitted, including vaping
• Parking is allowed only on the right of the front driveway.
• Parking attendant is required for any event with groups of 15 or more
• You are responsible for any damages incurred to the property

 

Fees and payment:

• Make an Online Payment
• Contact us at 978-458-3722 for rental fees or with questions
• A deposit is required to secure your date
• There is an additional charge for linen laundering

To schedule an event at Nesmith House, contact:
Maureen Spinney, Director of Historic Properties
978-458-3722
spinneym@middlesex.edu.

 

The Federal Building
50 Kearney Square
Lowell, Massachusetts

Located across from MCC's Cowan Center, the Federal Building houses the Lowell campus library, classrooms, a stunning visual arts room and the Community Assembly Room.

To schedule an event at the Federal Building, contact:
Jennyfer Molina-Cruz, Lowell Campus Manager's Office
978-656-3361
molinaj@middlesex.edu.