Ard Godfrey House Open for Summer Tours June - August
Monday, May 31, 2021 at 6:55AM
The historic Ard Godfrey House at Chute Square Park, 28 University Avenue Southeast at the corner of Central and University Avenues SE is now open weekends, Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm, in June, July and August for tours led by guides dressed in period costume. Tours are FREE; no reservations are necessary.
See first-hand how the Godfrey family lived in the new community of St. Anthony in 1849. Owned by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Godfrey House is the oldest remaining wood frame residence in Minneapolis. Restored by The Woman's Club of Minneapolis to the 1850s period, Woman's Club volunteers have been giving public tours since 1979.
The Godfrey House is a one-and-a-half story Greek Revival structure, with the accessibility restrictions of a historic home. Partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, call 612-781-8791 two weeks in advance to make arrangements for guests with special needs.
Due to COVID-19, masks are currently required inside the house.
Four brief video tours of the Godfrey house are available on YouTube:
