A Community Meeting Place in Raleigh, NC
The Pullen House – located at 10801 Durant Road – is a historic home and event venue that is available to the public as a gathering space. We host meetings, corporate retreats, parties and showers, yoga classes, rehearsal dinners, and even small weddings.
The Pullen House offers a 600 square foot meeting room, two smaller rooms in the original house, and a large outdoor deck. The main gathering room can accommodate 75 to 80 people, depending on the configuration. There is a meeting fee based on the size of the group and the nature of the function.
All event rentals include folding chairs and tables. A catering kitchen is provided – with full-sized refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. Limited glassware, dishes and flatware are available at a nominal charge. Renters may use catering services with permission.
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Please note – Due to the nature of the property, we typically do not accommodate rental requests involving a significant number of children/minors including kids birthday parties.
In Tribute to R. Stanhope Pullen
Prior to being moved to its current location, the Pullen House was located a quarter mile west at the intersection of Falls of the Neuse and Durant Roads. The Pullen House was the birthplace of R. Stanhope Pullen, born in 1822. One of Raleigh’s most prominent bachelors, Pullen was both an astute businessman and ardent philanthropist.
Mr. Pullen was one of Raleigh’s earliest developers. He purchased a large tract of land in northeast Raleigh in the North Street-Mordecai-Oakwood area. Houses in the area still feature architectural elements from his birthplace. Landscaping was another of his passions.
Pullen is best known for his gift of land which he laid out and initially developed into what is now known as Pullen Park. He donated adjacent land for the Agricultural and Mechanical College, which we now know as North Carolina State University. As a lifelong benefactor, Pullen’s contributions of land, money, and services also benefited Peace College, UNC-Greensboro and Edenton Street Methodist Church.
As a tribute to R. Stanhope Pullen’s numerous civic endeavors, the Pullen House is available to the public as a gathering place.