St. Louis Park Walking Tour: “Skunk Hollow: The Story of a Swamp”

Join us for our new walking tour in collaboration with the St. Louis Park Historical Society – “Skunk Hollow: The Story of a Swamp” – which shines a light on the history of industrial pollution in the city of St. Louis Park.   

The walking tour follows the transformation of a region from land and water, to industrial suburb connected by rail, to thriving residential and commercial hub. More in-depth information is provided about the manufacturing practices that led to widespread groundwater contamination in the mid-20th century and the subsequent clean-up. This tour will focus on the southern portion of the former industrial site. 

The group will meet near the SWLRT Station, 6830 Oxford St, St Louis Park, at 1:00 p.m., and will conclude by 2:30p.m. Please check back for updated information about the starting location for this tour.  

HHM Members: When registering, log in to your member account for access to discounted member tickets. Email membership@hennepinhistory.org with questions. Not yet a member? Join today! 

Hennepin History Museum Walking Tour Policies: 

• Weather: Outdoor walking tours will proceed rain or shine unless there is lightning in the area  

• Pets: Nonservice animals prohibited.  

• Tobacco use: Tobacco products or vaping prohibited. 

• Refunds: Cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to the walking tour are eligible for a refund (minus processing charges) or may be exchanged for another tour. Cancellations received within 24 hours of departure, no shows, or late arrivals are not eligible for refunds or exchanges.