Curran Hall: Little Rock's Antebellum Gem

Curran Hall, located at 615 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock's MacArthur Park Historic District, stands as one of the few remaining antebellum landmarks in the city. Built in 1842, the house exemplifies Greek Revival architecture, featuring a symmetrical facade, Doric columns, and a temple-like porch.Originally constructed for Colonel Ebenezer Walters as a gift for his wife, Mary Starbuck, tragedy struck when Mary died shortly before its completion. The heartbroken Walters sold the house, which then passed through several prominent Arkansas families, including James Moore Curran, for whom the house is named. Curran was a young lawyer who bought the home for his wife, Sophia Fulton.Over the years, Curran Hall has undergone several changes and renovations. In 1996, the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock Advertising and Promotion Commission saved the residence from demolition. It was then renovated and opened as the city's first official visitor information center in 2002.Today, Curran Hall welcomes visitors with information specialists ready to share the best of Little Rock. Guests can explore exhibits of artifacts from early inhabitants, admire the Marjem Ward Jackson Historic Garden maintained by the Pulaski County Master Gardeners, and even host events in this beautiful and historic space. Curran Hall is open to the public daily, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.