Event Venue - Catering - Weddings
Turn-of-the-Century Victorian Mansion
The Bennett-Curtis House
A Unique & Elegant Setting for Your Next Event
The Bennett-Curtis House offers an exquisite and historic venue for your special event, whether it's a banquet luncheon or dinner, holiday dining, showers, weddings, or private gatherings. With a capacity to host from 20 to 250 guests, our venue provides the perfect setting for a variety of occasions.
Built in 1900 by George M. Bennett and later purchased by Illinois Senator Edward C. Curtis in 1919, The Bennett-Curtis House is an 18-room mansion brimming with charm and history. Set on sprawling grounds shaded by 100-year-old maples, the property features bubbling fountains, sweeping lawns, lush ferns, and vibrant flowers, creating a picturesque backdrop for your event. Inside, the mansion boasts beautifully detailed crown molding, oak trims, inlaid wood floors, moiré cloth-covered walls, stained glass, and luxurious velvet drapery. Every corner is thoughtfully designed to exude elegance and character, making it an ideal location for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower, or any special event. We look forward to helping you plan your event in this truly unique and historical setting. The Bennett-Curtis House is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
For more information or to discuss your event, give us a call at 815-465-2288 or email [email protected] today!
The Bennett-Curtis House offers an exquisite and historic venue for your special event, whether it's a banquet luncheon or dinner, holiday dining, showers, weddings, or private gatherings. With a capacity to host from 20 to 250 guests, our venue provides the perfect setting for a variety of occasions.
Built in 1900 by George M. Bennett and later purchased by Illinois Senator Edward C. Curtis in 1919, The Bennett-Curtis House is an 18-room mansion brimming with charm and history. Set on sprawling grounds shaded by 100-year-old maples, the property features bubbling fountains, sweeping lawns, lush ferns, and vibrant flowers, creating a picturesque backdrop for your event. Inside, the mansion boasts beautifully detailed crown molding, oak trims, inlaid wood floors, moiré cloth-covered walls, stained glass, and luxurious velvet drapery. Every corner is thoughtfully designed to exude elegance and character, making it an ideal location for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower, or any special event. We look forward to helping you plan your event in this truly unique and historical setting. The Bennett-Curtis House is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
For more information or to discuss your event, give us a call at 815-465-2288 or email [email protected] today!
Christmas Eve DinnerA Special 5-Course Christmas Eve Dinner Join us for a prix-fixe dinner this Christmas Eve. The 5-course menu includes a starter, home made soup, salad, entrée, and dessert. By Reservation Only! Menu Starter Personal Charcuterie Board- loaded with a variety of cured meats, cheese, fruit, and crackers Soup Tomato Bisque- a classic smooth and creamy tomato soup Salad Bennett-Curtis Holiday Salad– mixed greens topped with fresh vegetables, berries, & raspberry vinaigrette Entrée Shrimp Scampi & NY Strip- combination of succulent shrimp scampi and tender New York strip steak served with twice baked potato and glazed carrots (+$) Chicken Champagne- sautéed boneless Chicken Breast with creamy champagne sauce served with twice baked potato and glazed carrots Cajun-Style Tilapia- Tender tilapia fillet blackened with Cajun spices pan-seared and sautéed alongside sweet peppers and onions served with twice baked potato and glazed carrots Pork Filet wrapped in bacon- tender 7oz pork filet grilled to perfection w/jack bbq glaze served with twice baked potato and glazed carrots Pasta Primavera- fresh garden vegetables tossed with pasta in a light herb, garlic, wine and oil sauce Dessert Bananas Foster- bananas flambeed in dark brown sugar, butter, rum, and cinnamon and served over ice cream $69.95 per person, tax and gratuity not included Reservations available from 4:00PM and last seating is at 7:30PM If you or your dining companion(s) have dietary restrictions or allergies, please make note on your reservation, or contact [email protected] Note: Please select your entrée for each guest- you may choose your selection, add to cart, then make choice(s) for the next guest, if reserving multiple seats.
10th Annual "Holiday at Hogwarts" Wizard DinnerCurtis Carts
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Wedding Celebrations
Begin Your Forever at The Bennett-Curtis House
💍 Now Booking Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions for 2026/27. Celebrate your love in timeless elegance—reserve your date today. Luncheon + Showers
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LOCAL
Family Owned and Operated
For over 35 years The Bennett-Curtis House has been locally owned and operated.
Striving to exceed customer expectation; providing excellent service and high quality food.
Striving to exceed customer expectation; providing excellent service and high quality food.
