Name: Fitzgerald's City: St. Paul in the Age of Jazz - Sold Out!
Start: 2026-05-06T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-06T18:30:00-05:00
Location: 79 Western Ave N

Fitzgerald's City: St. Paul in the Age of Jazz - Sold Out!

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Step into F. Scott Fitzgerald’s St. Paul on a guided walk, ending with a 1920s-style cocktail—part of the City Stories festival.

79 Western Ave N

2026 City Stories Events

Take a look at these individual events that are part of City Stories, a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities.

Immerse yourself in the 1920s world of F. Scott Fitzgerald and experience the St. Paul that shaped his stories.This guided walking tour, led by Fizgerald expert Mark Taylor, traces the places, people, and cultural energy that defined the city during the Jazz Age. From literary landmarks to historic streets, you’ll explore how Fitzgerald’s early life in St. Paul influenced his writing and captured a moment of transformation in American culture.The evening concludes at the University Club of Saint Paul with a 1920s-inspired cocktail, a Fitzgerald reading, and some trivia —an opportunity to linger in the atmosphere of the era.<h3>What to Expect</h3><ul><li>2-hour guided walking tour through St. Paul</li><li>Stories and sites connected to F. Scott Fitzgerald</li><li>Insights into the city during the Jazz Age</li><li>Optional 1920s-themed cocktail at the University Club (available for purchase)</li></ul>

About City StoriesCity Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region.Fitzerald Walking ToursFitzgerald Walking Tours specializes in guided literary tours of Saint Paul, exploring the life, work, and world of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

<h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>This is a walking tour; please wear comfortable shoes</li><li>Event will take place rain or shine</li><li>Participants must be 21+ to enjoy the cocktail</li><li>Meeting location and full details will be shared in advance</li></ul>

<h3>Photography Disclosure</h3>Rethos staff, volunteers and contract employees may document this event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Rethos as well as Doors Open and City Stories events. By attending this event, participants grant full permission to Rethos to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.About City StoriesCity Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. Buy tickets to other City Stories events <a href="https://www.rethos.org/city-stories" title="https://www.rethos.org/city-stories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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