The Venues at Riverfront Park are nestled in the Historic Officers Housing District on the former Charleston Naval Base. They sit within Riverfront Park with sweeping views of the banks of the Cooper River. When the Charleston Naval Base closed in 1996, much of the property was turned over to the City of North Charleston.

Each of the venues are within walking distance of each other and offer grand oak trees draped with Spanish moss, street lined azaleas, making them the optimum spot for weddings, rehearsals and many more of life’s special events. Not only is Riverfront Park home to the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial, but it is also a popular concert and festival venue.

The park itself has an interactive water fountain and boardwalks to stroll along the River. Visitors can also go fishing from the Admiral’s pier or the wooden dock and take a scenic walk across our new Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge. Feel free to reach out about our availability for hosting your special event and we look forward to hearing from you soon! 

The Admiral’s House

This Neo-Classical home, locally known as the Admiral’s House, was built in 1905 for the commandant of the Charleston Navy Base. Officially called Quarters A, the house boasts features that are indicative of its residents’ high rank. The majestic estate is available for weddings, and events, with the offering of overnight stays.

Venue Includes:

5 Bedrooms with En Suites

2 Half Baths on the first floor

Capacity for sleeping 10

Reception capacity 150-200 with outside verandas and beautiful turf for a year round lush

ADA Compliant

2027 Venue Pricing:

$10,000 – Day Event (11AM-11PM)

$12,500 – Event with an overnight stay

$2,500 – Each additional night

$1,000 Damage Deposit (To be returned up to 30 days after event if no damages occur)

Full Details & Booking

For all inquiries contact us at [email protected] or 843-308-4746.

Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel

A short walk up from Riverfront Park sits The Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel. The Chapel was originally located on the southern section of the Navy Base and built in 1942. It was completed in 1944, which served as a non-denominational chapel for all sailors and their families. In 2006, the City of North Charleston, along with the Charleston Naval Redevelopment Authority initiated plans to restore and relocate the chapel about a mile from the original location to it’s new location amid the historic officer’s housing. The chapel still features some of the original doors, windows, light fixtures and…

Venue Includes:

Men’s and Women’s Restrooms

Men’s and Women’s dressing rooms

Pulpit

Lighting System with 8 preset schemes

ADA Compliant

Max capacity is 300.

2027 Venue Pricing

$5,000 – Day Event (11am-2 hours after end of event)

$3,500 – Half day rental (4 hours as long as no other events are scheduled)

$1,000 – Damage deposit (To be returned up to 30 days after event if no damages occur)

$500 – Steps ceremony (2 Hours and less than 40 guests)

Full Details & Booking

For all inquiries contact us at [email protected] or 843-308-4746.

Gatekeepers Inn

Down the steps from the Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel is Quarters F, known now as the Gatekeepers Inn. The two story late Victorian-era home was a cottage for the keeper of Chicora Park, a public park commissioned in 1895 by the City of Charleston and designed by the Olmsted brothers. The building was constructed in 1898. The residence was purchased by the United States Navy in 1901, for the Admiral until a larger home was completed. The Gatekeepers Inn is the oldest quarters in the historic officer’s housing district.

Venue Includes:

4 Bedrooms

3 Full Baths/ 3 Half Baths

Capacity for sleeping 8

Reception capacity 100 downstairs and outside grounds

ADA Compliant

2027 Venue Pricing:

$5,000 – Day Event (11AM-11PM)

$7,500 – Event with an overnight stay

$2,500 – Each additional night

$1,000 Damage Deposit (To be returned up to 30 days after event if no damages occur)

Full Details & Booking

For all inquiries contact us at [email protected] or 843-308-4746.

The Lawn of H & I

Quarters H&I was built in 1905 originally for the Officers of The Charleston Naval Base to use as their headquarters. During World War I, the home was converted into duplex style living Quarters to accommodate the ever growing population of the base. A new headquarters was built further in the industrial district of the base. Over the years, two identical porches were added, as well as the interior converted back into offices.

Venue Includes:

Reception capacity 400 with outside verandas.

ADA Compliant

2027 Venue Pricing:

$3,000 – Rental (11AM-11PM)



$1,000 – Damage Deposit
(To be returned up to 30 days after event if no damages occur)

Full Details & Booking

For all inquiries contact us at [email protected] or 843-308-4746.

Quarter’s K

1045 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405 Quarters K was built in 1937 for officers and their families at the Charleston Naval Base and overlooks Riverfront Park along with the Cooper River. The design of the living quarters mimic that of homes built near the Panama Canal during the early 20th century. The layout of the interior includes 3 upstairs rooms, 2 bathrooms, and a distinctive “T” shaped area through the center of the venue, which incorporates large windows throughout the entire venue.

Venue Includes

Fully Equipped commercial kitchen

Large bar area

Restrooms (upstairs and downstairs)

Elevator

Grounds surrounding Quarters K including the patio

Audio Sound System, inside and outside with audio hook up, iPod docking station, and handheld wireless microphone.

ADA Compliant

Max indoor seating to 80. Cocktail roaming max capacity is 125. Indoor/Outdoor max capacity is 150.

2027 Venue Pricing:

$3,000 – Day Event (11AM-11PM)

$1,000 – Damage Deposit

Full Details & Booking

For all inquiries contact us at [email protected] or 843-308-4746.

Admiral’s Garden

This has been a reclaimed garden area that is surrounded by a walking path, beautiful magnolia, azaleas, camelias with an English garden style. This area was part of the Admirals ground and now home to the well known “Persephone” sculptor surrounded by the Noisette roses. The perfect spot for a quaint outdoor cocktail party, wedding ceremony or reception. Admiral’s Garden – $250 per two hours (rates are subject to change)

2027 Venue Pricing:

$500 – Rental (2 hours)

Full Details & Booking

For all inquiries contact us at [email protected] or 843-308-4746.

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