The Arsenal The Arsenal, built in 1809, features two rooms that can each accommodate up to 50 people comfortably. The Bennett Room is a fully accessible first floor space for interior public or private cocktail receptions, seated dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions, memorial services or luncheons, lectures, business meetings, concerts, programs. The room features large windows, lighting sconces, ceiling fans and a hardwood floor. the catering kitchen and a coat closet are immediately adjacent to the event space making The Bennett room ideal for most events. The Stockton Room is a second floor space for interior private cocktail parties, seated dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions. Since it is not accessible it is suitable only for private functions. A fully accessible restroom is located on the first floor of the building with additional restrooms located on the second floor. Private events held at the Arsenal are self-managed (i.e. we provide the event space but no other services). Rental of the Arsenal includes the use of round and rectangular tables and chiavari chairs. Rentals do not include food or catering services, set-up or clean-up services, linens, serving equipment, dinnerware or decorations. The Gardens Garden ceremonies include access to one of our gardens for wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. Most people will rent chairs for the use of their guests during the ceremony. While the garden terrain is flat, there are some challenges to full accessibility becasue of the natural surfaces and materials of the landscape. Access to the museums is not included with garden rental. For information about availability, pricing and terms of use please contact us at 302-322-2794 or info@newcastlehistory.org.