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The Patron's Hall

The Town of Dartmouth originally built what would become Patron’s Hall, also known as Paskamansett Hall, as a 2-room schoolhouse in 1837 on a parcel of cemetery land sold to the town by the Second Christian Society. The building, a classic Greek Revival, served as a school until 1873 when it was purchased by James H. and Nancy A. Slocum.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS​:
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Alderbrook Farm - Charming farm stand with animals, vegetable and flower garden, open daily 5am-5pm

Allen’s Mill - Restored, one of the earliest and longest running mills in Dartmouth
Davoll’s General Store - Quaint old-time general store doing business since 1793, open Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5:30
Destruction Brook Wood Reserve - 284 acres with hiking trails, point of access - Dartmouth Grange

Russells Mills Pond Dam - A scenic, cultural, and historic feature of the area
Parson’s Reserve - 32 acres, access point to hiking trails is located on Horseneck Road across from the town landing
Saltmarsh Pottery - Hand-made, hand-painted pottery and tiles with wildflower imprints, open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

Town Landing - Town recreational and green area at the Slocums River entrance overlooking a beautiful tidal estuary with parking, playground equipment, tennis court and picnic tables.
Village Gardens - Slades Corner Road, uncommon plants and old favorites for gardens and containers, open April-July, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-3
Mr. Slocum rented the hall out as a meeting place and warehouse until the fledgling Dartmouth Grange purchased it on August 2, 1892 for the sum of $200.
Dartmouth Grange began making upgrades to better serve its members and the community with the addition of a stage and kitchen in 1929. Essentially unchanged from 1929, the hall was the site of much of the social activity in Russells Mills Village.
Recognized by The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) in 2004 with the Sara Delano Award for its efforts in restoring and preserving Patrons Hall, the Dartmouth Grange remains the steward of this important cultural resource.
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GREAT FOR:

  • bridal showers and small wedding receptions
  • classes, workshops, conferences, lectures, etc
  • birthday parties
  • fundraising events and activities
  • dinner theater, recitals, plays, etc.
  • dances
  • gatherings and reunions for friends and family

RESERVATIONS:

Scheduled time is available on a first reserved, first served basis and is based on advanced reservations. Reservations may be made by contacting Nancy Manley, scheduling coordinator of Patron’s Hall, at (774) 264-0755, email [email protected].
Hall Rental Reservation Form (PDF) Find our rental hall agreement to download below.
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​COST:

Dartmouth Grange provides a suggested voluntary donation for the use of the hall; details may be found on the Reservation Form.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Patrons Hall
    • COMMUNITY SERVICE
    • Grange Scholarship
    • Barn Quilts
  • GRANGE KITCHEN
  • EVENTS
    • FREE CONCERT
    • JONNYCAKE BREAKFAST
    • GRANGE FAIR
  • DONATE
  • GET INVOLVED
    • MEETINGS
    • VOLUNTEER
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • PARTNERSHIPS
  • RESOURCES
  • Contact