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Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical
Historical resources for Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay, Minnesota

​​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; and to stimulate interest in the cultural heritage of the area.

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Monday, February 13, 2023, 7:00pm
​Tapping History: Lake Minnetonka As A Native Place with historian Paul Maravelas

Paul Maravelas will discuss sites connected with ancient American Indian people as well as the Dakota People of the 1800s, including ancient earthworks, sugar and wild rice camps and the Dakota sacred site at Breezy Point (or Spirit Knob)
Free Registration Here
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The Campbell family camping on Howard’s Point, Shorewood, ca 1910.

Support Local History with ELMHS Merchandise from Bonfire!

ELMHS has partnered with Bonfire to bring you new south Lake Minnetonka history-themed merchandise! Choose from clothing, mugs, and tote bags with our ELMHS logo or Excelsior Amusement Park designs. Available online only from Bonfire!
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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • BOD Openings
    • Area History
  • Programs & Events
    • Tapping History
    • ELMHS At Home
    • Tours >
      • Field Trips
      • Group Tours
      • Self-guided Tours >
        • Virtual Tours
    • Cruises
  • Archives & Research Resources
    • Research Resources
    • Historical Images
  • Museum
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Veterans
  • Membership, Giving & Volunteering
    • Membership
    • Contributions
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Artifacts
  • Store
  • Contact Us