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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 and in local bookstores.
The Society also presents lectures and programs on topics of local historical interest throughout the year.
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To preserve, document and classify the physical history of the Lake Minnetonka area.
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To provide a means by which everyone can share in the history of the lake area.
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To stimulate interest in the cultural heritage of the area.
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