Annual Programs & Events

Sweetheart Dinners

Our Sweetheart Dinners are held the weekend before Valentine's Day. Bring your special someone to enjoy a relaxing evening of good food and good conversation.

Dinners include wine, appetizers, salad, main course and plenty of desserts. The food is prepared and served by the Arnold House volunteers. 

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Founders Day

Founder’s Day began as a celebration to honor Judge George Gale the founder of Galesville. The events were held at Old Main on the former Galesville University campus which Judge Gale founded. Over the last couple years Old Main and East Side Farm have joined forces with the Galesville Area Chamber of Commerce to make this celebration a living tradition that can bring us together to remember the past and enjoy the present.

 The Arnold House hosted the 2nd Minnesota Battery of Light Infantry, a Civil War enactment group based in Red Wing, MN.    The camp featured tents, clothing and other authentic items from the period. A 19^th century style stew lunch was served on the lawn to remember the Civil War period.  The most exciting part was the firing of a period cannon, carried out with all the authentic protocols.  

Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House Specialty and Fancy Homemade Goodies for sale.
Come see the house beautifully decorated for Christmas.
The main floor is open to the public from 10:00-3:00

Victorian Dinners

Our Victorian Dinners are held the first weekend of December. The main floor is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Wear your Sunday best or come in period attire if you like. Enjoy a relaxing evening of good food and good conversation.

Dinners include wine, appetizers, salad, main course and plenty of desserts. The food is prepared and served by the Arnold House volunteers.

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