Meetings & Events

Host your next corporate event or business gathering at 1881 – one of Spartanburg’s premiere event venues. Enjoy a welcoming, historic space that’s been thoughtfully arranged to encourage collaboration, efficiency, and growth. 

Deliver a seamless experience for your entire team

From large company conferences with many moving parts to small yet impactful planning sessions, business meetings thrive at 1881 under the constant guidance of our expert event planners. Catering, seating, audio/visual—we know success rides on a hundred small details, and we’re focused on delivering them flawlessly.

“My company holds our off-site conventions here and we have always been treated very well and the venue is always friendly, courteous and helpful. They have good food, good service and a very convenient location.”
Jay A.
Corporate Event Client

Unmatched Flexibility

The all-inclusive answer to pulling off the perfect corporate event

accomodations
Accommodations

For you and your guests’ convenience, our 1881 campus includes two hotels in addition to two nearby sister properties that guarantee you priority booking.

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Food & Drink

Our iconic, and onsite, farm-to-table restaurant, Heirloom, will collaborate with you to craft a delicious and thoughtful F&B menu that celebrates local flavors and guarantees a delicious experience for your guests.

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Flexible Spaces

From ballrooms to boardrooms, you have almost 19,000 sq. ft. of flexible space in a bright, neutral aesthetic to choose from and then customize to your occasion.

Why should you choose 1881?

From our experienced team of event wizards to our all-inclusive model, we think of every detail so you can focus on what’s most important: being in the moment. 

Yes, we have a newly installed state-of-the-art wireless audiovisual system. It is available to use for an additional fee.

 We offer a standard 6 or 12-hour rental, however overtime is also possible for an additional fee. Each rental includes: 

- Tables: Round, cocktail, or 6’ rectangle
- Banquet chairs
- Podium(s)
- 8’ x 8’ Riser

- Dance floor

- Complimentary house centerpieces
- Choice of black or white linen
- Choice of black or white napkins
- China, silverware, and glassware
- Setup, breakdown, and cleanup
- Designated banquet staff for your event

Yes. Thanks to our partnership with three neighboring hotels, ample complimentary parking is at your disposal for your event. You will find two lots in front of the event hall and an additional one at the rear for your convenience.

Hear from our amazing clients about their experiences

Let us help bring your vision to life