The restored 1912 Union Pacific railroad station opened in 1990 as the initial building to house the Delta Cultural Center. The Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serves as a museum and features exhibits and hosts numerous events.

95 Missouri Street
Open to the public Tuesday - Saturday; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free admission to the museum
Delta Eagle Room available for rental; reservations required

Amenities: Information desk, meeting space available to the public for rental, handicap access, free public parking, bus parking, bike parking, public restrooms

Designations: National Park Service Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, Great River Road Interpretive Center, Crowley Ridge Parkway, National Register of Historic Places, Cherry Street Historic District, Civil War Helena Attraction

Constructed as a permanent outdoor stage, this covered Pavilion is multi-purpose which opens it up to a variety of uses. The community utilizes the space for picnics, exercising and other outdoor activities as well as annual events and music festivals. The Mississippi River levee creates a natural seating area for large or small crowds.

This site serves as the main stage for events such as:
• Wild Hog Music Fest and Motorcycle Rally
• The Arkansas Delta Family Gospel Festival
• The King Biscuit Blues Festival
• Community Events
• Private Parties

116 Cherry Street
Special Events
Free Admission; Reservation Required

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Bus Parking

Designations: Cherry Street Historic District

Originally known as the Miller Hotel, this downtown venue provides space for Delta Cultural Center activities:

• Musical events
• Presentations
• Classroom Space
• Educational programming

Front Porch Blues Bash

The Miller Annex provides Delta Cultural Center programming during the annual King Biscuit Blues Festival. This special event incorporates musical programming, lectures, and presentations.

223 Cherry Street
Special Events
Free Admission

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Public Restrooms

Designations: Cherry Street Historic District

The Moore Hornor House was built in 1859 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an example of asymmetrical Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. Standing in front of the house, one can view Graveyard Hill behind, the site of one of the bloodiest fights of the Battle of Helena. Directly in front of the house you find Fort Curtis. The house is now used for educational programs and activities. While this historic estate is currently under renovation, when open there is no admission cost. Tours are available by appointment.

323 Beech Street
Special events by appointment only
Free admission

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Bus Parking, Public Restrooms

Designations: National Register of Historic Places, Beech Street Historic District, Civil War Helena Attraction

This former Jewish Temple, built in 1916, was donated to the Delta Cultural Center in 2006 by the remaining members of Temple Beth El. The building is a contributing structure to the Perry Street Historic District. Serves as an example of Neo-Classical architecture, and features an intricate stained glass dome.

The venue is used for:

• Lectures
• Small concerts
• Community meetings
• Educational programming
  

This restored facility is also available for rental for private functions.

406 Perry Street
Special Events; Private Functions
Free admission for Delta Cultural Center events; reservations required with a rental fee

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Public Restrooms

Designations: Perry Street Historic District

The original Fort Curtis was built soon after the Union army occupied Helena in 1862. This reconstructed Fort Curtis, a 3/4 scale replica of the original fort, allows visitors to experience an earthen fort firsthand, including the huge 24-pounder guns. Exhibits tell the story of the original fort and this unique reconstruction. Fort Curtis is a self-guided site, but guided tours may be requested based on staff availability.

350 Columbia Street
Daily
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free admission

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Bus Parking

Designations: National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Civil War Helena Attraction

This beautiful park, once the location of a Civil War Contraband camp, encourages contemplation. Five exhibits explore the experiences of refugee slaves who came to Helena in search of freedom and a life of self-determination. Freedom Park is a self-guided site, but guided tours may be requested based on staff availability.

This outdoor space includes:

• Landscaped park
• Paved walkways
• Illustrated panels
• Life-size figures
• Benches and Tables
• Bronze sculpture
• Stations representing a plantation house, refugee dwelling, and a fortification

First site in Arkansas designated a National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site.

750 Biscoe Street
Daily 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free admission

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Bus Parking

Designations: National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

This park includes one of four earthen batteries erected by the Union army in 1862. This strategic location briefly fell to the Confederates during the Battle of Helena on July 4, 1863. Battery C Park is a self-guided site, but a guided tour may be requested based on staff availability.

This outdoor site now includes

• Illustrated panels
• Landscaped park
• Paved Walkways & handrails
• Cannons
• Life-size metal sculptures
• Scenic Overlook

Battery C Park features a grand view of downtown Helena and the Mississippi River from atop Crowley's Ridge.

1100 Yorkshire
Daily 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free admission

Amenities: Handicap Access, Free Public Parking, Scenic View

Designations: National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, National Register of Historic Places, Civil War Helena Attraction