Byrnes is named for James F. Byrnes, former S.C. governor and U.S. Secretary of State. While a U.S. senator, Byrnes arranged for Works Project Administration funds to be used with matching state funds to construct three campus buildings – the auditorium, Thurmond Building, and Macfeat Nursery School, now the Macfeat House, a reception area created from the former Academic Computing Center. Byrnes exemplifies the monumental architectural style prevalent in Depression-era public buildings.

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 3500 People

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Located one mile east of main campus within the Winthrop Recreational Area, the 6,100-seat Winthrop Coliseum is the hub of athletic activity at Winthrop. The site of Winthrop's NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball games and women's volleyball games, the facility also accommodates conventions, trade shows, concerts, special events, and tournaments. From 2002-2004, the coliseum was totally renovated with a new brick facade, enhanced main entryway, and refurbished interiors, including all-new arena seating. Winthrop's Athletics Hall of Fame is located in the upper concourse of the coliseum.

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Theater
Capacity: 6000 People

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Built in the eclectic style of medieval hall, McBryde for years was the primary dining place for Winthrop students. Upperclassmen presided at the heads of tables; students sat in assigned seats for family-style meals. The building's namesake is Sarah Crosby Chappell McBryde, who served as school dietitian from 1919-45. Its spacious Tudor design accentuates the high hammer-beamed ceilings supported by an elaborate timber system. A 1991 renovation restored the building and made possible the main hall's use for social and conference functions. The adjoining Tuttle Dining Room and Vera Gruber Batten Dining Room are used for smaller events.

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Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 600 People

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A unique facility overlooking the Winthrop Lake, the Shack is a lodge that has been used through the years for various student and faculty activities. Winthrop's fifth president, Charles S. Davis, who served from 1959-73, enjoyed outings here so much that students called it "Charlie's Chateau." In the early 1960s the building was moved a few feet east of its original site and brick veneer was added. The facility was renovated in 2003, and is now a more representative facility used not only for faculty and student events, but also as a conference space for the general public.

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Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 80 People

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Located inside McBryde Hall. Ideal for smaller events.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 125 People

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