Historical resources for Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, Minnesota.







 
Founded in 1972, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society serves the communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay. 

The Society’s museum and archives are free and open to the public, and hold the largest collection of historic artifacts and documents in the area. 

A number of books about Lake Minnetonka history have been published by the Society, and are available for purchase from the Society On-Line and in local bookstores. 

The Society also presents lectures and programs on topics of local historical interest throughout the year.
Our Mission

  • To preserve, document and classify the physical history of the Lake Minnetonka area. 

  • To provide a means by which everyone can share in the history of the lake area. 

  • To stimulate interest in the cultural heritage of the area.
Become a member
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Spring 2012 Newsletter Available!
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Upcoming Events
  • Saturday, September 8th: Visit us at Excelsior Apple Days. Water Street in Excelsior, 8AM to 4PM

  • Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th: ELMHS Booseum, 6PM to 9PM on Water Street in Excelsior: $7 adults, $5 kids, tots-on-laps free. More details to come.

  • Saturday, November 17th: Join us as the ELMHS celebrates its 40th birthday! Save the date -- and stay tuned for more details!


 

Email: info@elmhs.org

Post Office Box 305
Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: (952) 221-4766