Presented by Alliance Housing, Inc.

Houses, History, & Hope Walking Tour 2026

Registration ends Friday, 06/26/2026 8:00pm EDT

About This Event

You've walked past the stunning homes around Lake of the Isles. But do you know the stories behind them?

Join us Sunday, June 28th for a walk around the lake with Ben Olk, Alliance's Board Chair Emeritus, former educator, and self-described "History Geek" (a title lovingly bestowed by his children). Part neighborhood tour and part living history lesson, this won't be your average stroll!

You'll explore:
• The grand lakeside mansions and the families behind them
• How Minneapolis's housing story has evolved since the city's founding
• The urgent, ongoing work to ensure everyone has a place to call home in Minneapolis, including Alliance's own role in that story

Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly to Alliance's mission: providing deeply affordable homes for people who need them most.

Come for the history. Stay for the mission. Tickets start at $50, but additional donations are accepted!

About This Event

You've walked past the stunning homes around Lake of the Isles. But do you know the stories behind them?

Join us Sunday, June 28th for a walk around the lake with Ben Olk, Alliance's Board Chair Emeritus, former educator, and self-described "History Geek" (a title lovingly bestowed by his children). Part neighborhood tour and part living history lesson, this won't be your average stroll!

You'll explore:
• The grand lakeside mansions and the families behind them
• How Minneapolis's housing story has evolved since the city's founding
• The urgent, ongoing work to ensure everyone has a place to call home in Minneapolis, including Alliance's own role in that story

Every dollar from ticket sales goes directly to Alliance's mission: providing deeply affordable homes for people who need them most.

Come for the history. Stay for the mission. Tickets start at $50, but additional donations are accepted!

Getting There

Lake of the Isles
Minneapolis, MN 55416