Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

An outdoor musical perfect for families, with free root beer and ice cream for everyone.

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Join us in Chute Square to meet, eat, and mingle with your neighbors. This is a great way to meet new people and connect with old friends.

REFRESHMENTS ON HAND:
Brats - Kramarczuk’s Root Beer - Surdyk’s
Cake - Lunds & Byerlys Ice Cream - Fletchers Ice Cream
Slushies - Verve Realty Popcorn Machine - Carly Johnson

ACTIVITIES:
Lawn Games | Neighborhood History Trivia Contest
Visits by local elected officials and First Responders

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

One of the Twin Cities most popular & delicious free events — comes back to the city where it all began. MN Food Truck Festival will take place in the beautifully renovated Father Hennepin Bluff Park along the Mississippi River & Saint Anthony Main for the second year.

Details HERE

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm, neighbors gather at Frgmnt Coffee at Riverplace to walk Old Town to pick up trash and engage with other residents and businesses. It’s a fun way to meet people and care for the neighborhood.  

Contact coordinator Aileen Here

Our popular monthly neighborhood happy hours feature food & drink specials, special guests, and discussion on upcoming events and plans for the neighborhood. This is a great way to meet new neighbors.

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Council Member Michael Rainville will lead a discussion of budget and tax issues the City of Minneapolis is facing this year on Tuesday, July 21, from 5 to 6 pm, in the La Rive Condominium Party Room, 110 Bank Street SE.  City budget staff will be present to provide details and answer questions.

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

First Tuesday of every month.

This is an opportunity to meet neighborhood businesses, share events, ask questions, and hear updates directly from City representatives and MPD.

Nicollet Island, or Wita Waste in Dakota, lies just above St. Anthony Falls, next to downtown Minneapolis, and is the site of the first bridge anywhere across the Mississippi River. The 40-acre island was developed as a microcosm of early Minneapolis, with water-powered factories, storefronts, block-long rowhouses, a mansion district, and a neighborhood that still stands as a sampler of the 19th century residential architecture.

What's included

The tour walk is about 1 mile, and with a few modifications, is ADA accessible.

The tour guide is Chris Steller, a Nicollet Island resident who has been leading walking tours of the island for more than 25 years.

Ticket Information HERE

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm, neighbors gather at Frgmnt Coffee at Riverplace to walk Old Town to pick up trash and engage with other residents and businesses. It’s a fun way to meet people and care for the neighborhood.  

Contact coordinator Aileen Here

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SCHEDULE

5:30 PM – Gather & sniff out a spot at Chute Square. It’s the paw-fect place to meet, mingle, grab a wag bag, and snap pre-parade pics.

6:00 PM – Parade kick-off.  Strut your mutt in full wag-worthy style.

6:45 PM – Paws 4 Applause: It’s Contest Time with trophies for Best Trick, Best Costume, and Best Look-A-Like. Honorable mention for biggest and smallest pups, too.

7:30 PM – Paws, reflect, and that’s a wrap! Say your fur-wells and head home.

THANK YOU TO YOUR POUR EVENT SPONS0RS

STRAY DOG | LIVEWELL ANIMAL HOSPITAL | CHUCK & DON’S | CITY PAWS

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm, neighbors gather at Frgmnt Coffee at Riverplace to walk Old Town to pick up trash and engage with other residents and businesses. It’s a fun way to meet people and care for the neighborhood.  

Contact coordinator Aileen Here

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm, neighbors gather at Frgmnt Coffee at Riverplace to walk Old Town to pick up trash and engage with other residents and businesses. It’s a fun way to meet people and care for the neighborhood.  

Contact coordinator Aileen Here

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm, neighbors gather at Frgmnt Coffee at Riverplace to walk Old Town to pick up trash and engage with other residents and businesses. It’s a fun way to meet people and care for the neighborhood.  

Contact coordinator Aileen Here

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm, neighbors gather at Frgmnt Coffee at Riverplace to walk Old Town to pick up trash and engage with other residents and businesses. It’s a fun way to meet people and care for the neighborhood.  

Contact coordinator Aileen Here