Tomorrow!! Hand-made and vintage Spring Fling sale in Old North St. Louis, plus Old North House Tour

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Old North House and Community Tour
Featuring St. Louis Place Museums and Mansions

And Spring Fling featuring 25 vintage and artisan vendors on 14th Street! 

Saturday May 13 from 10am to 4pm
Tour starts at the plaza across the street from Crown Candy

An annual celebration of beautiful homes, gardens, cultural institutions and businesses in our wonderful community!  A free scoop of Crown Candy Ice Cream and a free La Mancha regular coffee included with every ticket purchase!


This is the first time in many, many years that House Tour has been entirely volunteer-run. We could use a bit more help getting the word out!  We would be deeply and sincerely grateful if you could help spread the word to your families, friends, colleagues, and networks.  

Thanks! 

 House Tour tickets include admission to the Vashon Museum and The Griot Museum of African-American History on St. Louis Avenue east of Jefferson Ave.


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