NACOGDOCHES HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Turn‑of‑the‑Century Chapel and a Reborn Barn — Full‑Day Historic Rentals at Millard’s Crossing
Full‑day rentals covering the renovated Rebellion Barn (seats about 150) and the white wooden chapel (seats roughly 75–100), with this guide clarifying capacities, on‑site amenities, and rental essentials.
A Turn‑of‑the‑Century Chapel and a Reborn Barn — Full‑Day Historic Rentals at Millard’s Crossing.
Celebrate your special day at Millard’s Crossing in Nacogdoches, where a newly renovated Rebellion Barn and a quaint turn‑of‑the‑century chapel sit together on historic village grounds — a setting that blends recovered architectural detail with modern, usable amenities.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chapel: Intimate, historic, and fully outfitted
The white wooden chapel, moved to Millard’s Crossing, retains turn‑of‑the‑century character and practical features: 17 pews seating about 75 people, approximately 30 folding chairs available on request, a working antique pump organ and piano, and a chapel bell — candles are permitted when they are dripless.
Rebellion Barn: modern systems in an old shell
Originally constructed around the 1950s and recently renovated, the Rebellion Barn revealed original hardwood floors and a large chamber beneath the building during restoration; today it is heated and cooled and can seat about 150 guests, with a wrap‑around porch for overflow.
Practical, event‑ready facilities
The barn includes a fully functioning kitchen (refrigerator/freezer, hot‑and‑cold sink, electric stove/oven), restrooms, and basic trash cans on site; note that tables, chairs and linens are not included and must be arranged separately.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A full‑day rental lets you stage a ceremony in the intimate chapel and move a reception into the expanded footprint offered by the Rebellion Barn: both buildings are climate‑controlled, the barn offers a working kitchen for caterers, and the village setting allows a flow from formal indoor spaces to the barn’s porch and grounds for overflow and mingling.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package works best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard full‑day rental spans 15 hours (typically 9:00 a.m. to midnight), with earlier opening possible by request — confirm times with the operator when booking.
Tables and chairs must be rented separately; linens are not included but may be rented through University Rental. Bring any extra trash containers if the on‑site cans are insufficient.
The Rebellion Barn’s kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, sink with hot and cold water, and an electric stove/oven; restrooms are available on site.
The chapel provides a pump organ, electric organ and piano for use but they are not to be moved; if the piano needs tuning, you may arrange and pay for tuning at your expense.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a full‑day rental?
Full day is 15 hours — generally 9 a.m. to midnight; earlier access can be requested.
Who can rent the venue?
Renters must be 18 years of age or older to rent the chapel or barn.
How many guests can the chapel and barn hold?
The Rebellion Barn can seat about 150 guests inside (with additional porch overflow); the chapel seats approximately 75 comfortably (up to about 100 with additional folding chairs).
Are tables, chairs, and linens provided?
Tables and chairs must be rented for the Rebellion Barn; linens are not included but may be rented through University Rental.
Is there a kitchen and restroom access on site?
Yes — the Rebellion Barn includes a fully functioning kitchen (refrigerator/freezer, sink with hot and cold water, electric stove/oven) and restrooms.
Can we use candles and food in the chapel?
Dripless candles are permitted in the chapel; however, food and drink are not allowed inside the chapel.