Historical Society of Topsail Island

Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $3,500

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

Open house

Fall in Love with Our Renovated Venue

While we are still working on updating our photos and video, come see the newly renovated Assembly Building in person! We know you will fall in love with the venue!



About this venue

The unique and historic Assembly Building, with its beautiful island setting, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located on the sound front at Topsail Beach, NC and owned and operated by the Historical Society of Topsail Island. This historic building with a capacity of 250 people provides a perfect setting for any occasion!


Our event spaces

Historical Society of Topsail Island

Celebrate in a Historic Setting

The Historic Assembly Building is a stunning venue located on Topsail Beach, North Carolina. This historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a capacity of 250 people and is perfect for weddings, receptions, and other special events. With a full kitchen, side rooms, a dance floor, and ample parking, The Historic Assembly Building provides everything you need for a seamless and unforgettable celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Historical Society of Topsail Island

Celebrate in a Historic Setting

The Historic Assembly Building is a stunning venue located on Topsail Beach, North Carolina. This historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a capacity of 250 people and is perfect for weddings, receptions, and other special events. With a full kitchen, side rooms, a dance floor, and ample parking, The Historic Assembly Building provides everything you need for a seamless and unforgettable celebration.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”


Historical Society of Topsail Island packages

event rental

1-250 guests

Peak pricing $6,500

Off-peak pricing $3,500-4,500

Description

Located on the Inter Channel Waterways of beautiful Topsail Island. Venue features over 3,300 sq. ft. in main hall, side rooms, bridal suite, catering kitchen, private parking lot and large outdoor grounds. Access to the museum and boat dock access upon request.


Available services that can be provided by Historical Society of Topsail Island

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

17 reviews

  • DC

    Devon C.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Jan 17, 2025

    Top Tier in Topsail

    I can't express how fantastic our wedding was at the Topsail Assembly Building! We wanted a venue that brought in our love for the coast along with a welcoming space to celebrate with our loved ones and dance til we dropped. Being in events myself, I knew I wanted a place with indoor/outdoor options, ample parking, a prep kitchen and areas for vendors - let me tell you, we were NOT disappointed! From start to finish, Stella responded quickly with our questions, helped us schedule venue visits, and is just an overall gem to be around. Their recommended vendors handled our day with accuracy and punctuality; our coordinator Valerie was phenomenal! Add in the incredible views no matter which direction you look, and the experience could not have more wonderful. 10/10, would party again!

    StellaJan 23, 2025

    Thank you Devon. It was a pleasure working with you on your special day!

  • HL

    Harlee L.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Oct 8, 2024

    Bride

    The Historical Society of Topsail Island was an excellent choice for our wedding venue. Their communication throughout the planning process was efficient and effective, making the logistics easy to coordinate. The venue itself was spacious, versatile, and had a wonderful historic charm that our guests really enjoyed exploring during the cocktail hour. We were able to utilize the museum space to allow our guests to mingle and learn more about why we chose this unique location. The views from the venue were breathtaking, and the setup inside the building made it easy to have our food and bar service seamlessly integrated into the event. We had an amazing experience using the Historical Society, and would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful, historic, and well-run wedding venue.

  • MS

    Montana S.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Oct 1, 2024

    Perfect wedding!

    The Historic Society of Topsail Island was an incredible venue for our wedding. From the moment we reached out, the team was incredibly proactive, responsive, and kind in helping us plan our special day. The venue itself is beautiful, in a great location, and offered excellent value. They allowed us to set up and break down over a 3-day period, which made everything so smooth. It's hard to go wrong on Topsail, but the team at the Historic Society is so wonderful - everything was so beautiful! We would highly recommend the Historic Society for any event. Our wedding was absolutely perfect there thanks to their wonderful team and Stella!

  • NC

    Nina Chachu

    Rating: 4
    Google
    Aug 13, 2026

    Bingo nights are fun🤓

  • SB

    Susan Beckey

    Rating: 3
    Google
    Jul 31, 2026

    We went over tonight to play bingo. We had a great time. Most of us are in our 60's and had really hard time keeping up with the girl calling the numbers. She might want to consider slowing down a little.

    Historical Society of Topsail IslandJul 31, 2026

    Thank you for your review. Glad you had a great time. I will pass along your “pearl of wisdom” to the caller!


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Yes, you can serve wine and beer to your guests without a license as long as it is consumed inside. You may also bring hard liquor, however you will need a liquor permit
Yes, we have a large private parking for all your guests at no extra charge
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the side entrance.
banquet tables and chairs for indoor use only
Our closest airport is Wilmington NC (ILM) and Jacksonville NC.