MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW... The 2019 Annual Old North House & Community Tour will be held on Saturday, May 11th!



Every year in May, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group hosts a neighborhood-wide house & community tour to show off the warmth of the community, the richness and character of the architecture, the beauty of the community gardens and greenspaces, and the dynamic revitalization in progress. This year the big day is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10:00AM- 4:00PM and will include homes and two museums along historic St. Louis Ave. In addition, there is a special VIP Ticket that not only gets you into the tour, it allows you to attend a special Sneak Peek reception at the new Shipping Container home being built at Wright & N. 14th Streets! This special event gives you the first look at the home while enjoying appetizers and beverages, viewing unique art, and meeting the owners who took on this first-of-its-kind project.

***CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER A FREE TO ATTEND WITH AN ADULT***

WHEN & WHERE:

The full-day tour on Saturday starts at 10:00am and will conclude at 4:00pm. You can pick up your tour books and admission wrist bands at the intersection of N. 14th & St. Louis Ave on Saturday morning at our info tent. The House Tour is a go-at-your-own-pace walking tour that we recommend dedicating at least 2 hours of time to complete. An additional hour to visit the Griot and Vashon Museums is also recommended.



SHUTTLE:

We will have a 15-passenger van acting as a rotating shuttle during the event. There will be 7 stops throughout the tour marked with blue signs. Simply wait there and the shuttle will be around shortly to take you to the next group of stops, including the museums along St. Louis Avenue.

PARKING:

Street parking is available along N. 14th and surrounding streets. There are also two free public lots accessible from both St. Louis Avenue and Montgomery Streets.

ATTIRE:

Wear good walking shoes and clothes you feel comfortable in. This tour happens rain or shine, so dress accordingly for the weather!

PHOTOS:

We do not mind you sharing your experience via social media - in fact, we encourage it! However, do be respectful of the homes you are in and always ask permission from the owenr just in case for photos inside the homes. The Old North St. Louis Restoration Group can be found on Twitter & Instagram at @ONSLRG and fb.com/ONSLRG. Please tag us!



MISC:

Remember that this tour is only possible because of the generosity of our neighbors who truly love this community. Many hours of preparation go into making sure the homes are ready for the tour. Please treat their home with respect and refrain from sitting on furniture or using facilities unless you explicitly ask for permission beforehand.



Any other questions? Send us an email directly at info@onsl.org or give us a call at 314-241-5031 (though email is faster).

Need more information? Contact info@onsl.org and one of our board members will get back to you!