Marion Hatcher Center

Built in 1835 as the Federal-style home of Augusta merchant John Phinizy, the Marion Hatcher Center is a four-story historic residence in downtown Augusta, Georgia that now serves as a full-service event venue. The property was expanded in 1855 with Second Empire and High Victorian details — ornamental mantles, parquet flooring, and leaded stained glass windows — and grew again in 1949 with a two-story wing housing the main ballrooms. A comprehensive restoration beginning in the 1990s uncovered original inlaid floors, returned Victorian columns and ceramic tile fireplaces to their former condition, and added manicured courtyards with salt-finished walkways and ornate wrought iron gates. The venue offers a range of spaces to fit different event sizes and formats. The 3,000-square-foot Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests for seated dinners, receptions, and corporate gatherings. Smaller rooms — the Azalea Room and the Magnolia Room — suit cocktail parties, lunch meetings, and breakout functions, each hosting up to 49–50 guests. The Historic Courtyards bring an outdoor option for ceremonies and garden parties, while a commercial kitchen and onsite audio/visual equipment powered by Solstice support a broad range of catering and presentation needs.