Charles Lanneau built the Huguenot Mill in 1882 as one of the Upstate's first coal-powered textile mills, and the brick building turned out garments until 1980, when it was folded into the Peace Center's campus near Broad and Main. It is now among downtown Greenville's oldest surviving structures, and the performing arts center manages it as a special-events venue.
The main draw is the second-floor Huguenot Loft: 8,400 square feet of original plank flooring, rough-hewn timber, exposed brick, and mill windows overlooking the Reedy River, with room for about 400 standing or 300 seated. Downstairs, the 2,655-square-foot Ramsaur Studio suits welcome parties and rehearsal dinners of up to 150, and the small Freeman Conference Room doubles as a green room. Rentals run on a 12-hour window and include tables and chairs, bar setup and glassware, and a dedicated event captain; an on-site ceremony option runs $750 with chairs included.
Catering comes from an approved vendor list, while the Peace Center handles all beverage service, with a $3,500 minimum plus service fee. Booking and tours go through the Peace Center's special-events office on West Broad Street.