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Events at New England College
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New England College is an affordable location for your event, whether it’s a wedding, a business meeting or retreat, a family gathering, or a sporting event; NEC has the right venue for you.
NEC Henniker offers lovely views of the Contoocook River and surrounding hillsides. A historical covered bridge serves as a romantic meeting place but also captures the unique spirit of New England for all special events. We specialize in small to medium sized events that take advantage of our beautiful outdoor setting.
In addition to the covered bridge, event spaces on New England College’s campus include state of the art classrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor patios, overnight accommodations, rambling greens and sports complexes including an ice arena, dance studio, and turf field.
Our Manchester campus has meeting rooms and an auditorium for events for up to 250 people. Located just off Elm Street in downtown Manchester, it is centrally located and easily accessible.
New England College’s experienced Events Staff and our fully equipped caterer, Chartwell’s, can help fulfill your event needs. Each occasion will be tailored based on your individual requests including food and beverage selections, audio visual equipment, custom party or business event rentals, logistics and floral arrangements.
Convenient Location 
New England College Henniker is conveniently located 15 minutes from Concord, NH, and 30 minutes from Manchester, NH, off of Routes 202 and 9.
Our Manchester, NH, location is conveniently located 19 minutes from Concord, NH, and less than 60 minutes from Boston, MA.
Amenities and Services
- Audio visual equipment
- Flexible staging
- Multiple podiums
- Catering through Chartwell’s*
*Any food and beverage needs must be provided by our on-site catering service, Chartwell’s.
Helpful Staff
The New England College Event staff will create a seamless event by:
- Choosing the best site for your event
- Inspecting each event site
- Working with your budget
- Negotiating the best prices for catering and rentals
Henniker Offerings
Classrooms
John Lyons Center
- All spaces come equipped with Apple TV and projection
- Classrooms spaces available for up to 32 people
CEI (Center for Educational Innovation)
- All spaces come equipped with Apple TV and projection
- Classrooms vary in size and can hold 12-55 people
Covered Bridge
- Available for full or half day rentals
Simon Center
Great Room
- Multi-purpose room for up to 200 people, AV equipment available, Wi-Fi
Pub
- Accommodates up to 65 people
Reflections Room
- Holds up to 16 people around a conference table, no AV, Wi-Fi only
Sayce Lounge
- Accommodates up to 40 people, multipurpose room with AV/technology options available
Sports Complexes
- Rink (with ice)
- Rink (without ice)
- Turf Field
- Field House
- Baseball Field
- Softball Field
- Bridges Gym
- Laurie Cox Fields
Manchester Offerings
Emma B. French Hall
Auditorium and Rotunda
- Multipurpose space, with a stage for up to 250 people
- AV equipment available, WIFI
Lowell Hall
Classrooms
- Holds up to 26 people
- Equipped with projection, WIFI
Tailgating Policy
We would like to provide you the opportunity to socialize before and after athletic events if you chose to. We ask that you follow this Tailgating Policy as you support our athletes.
Contact Us
Sharon Williamson
Director of Events
603.428.2479
events@nec.edu
Liza Schoedinger
Assistant Director of Events
603.428.2489
events@nec.edu
Christopher Peirce
Audio Visual Technician
603.428.2430
events@nec.edu