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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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Help Us Celebrate 50 Years

of Making History

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Give to the Max! Support ELMHS in Our 50th Year!

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Run/Walk for History 5k - Virtual Fun Run

The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society has been running since 1972! You can be a part of this legacy by participating in the Run for History 5k in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. The funds raised from this event will keep the society on track to collect, preserve, and share the history of the Lake Minnetonka area for future generations.

Registration: $45 (includes: T-shirt, medal, and downloadable race bib)

*Registration is open from April-December 2022

Race swag for the Run for History Virtual Fun Run

ELMHS Merchandise via Bonfire!

ELMHS has partnered with Bonfire to bring you new south Lake Minnetonka history-themed merchandise! Chose from clothing, mugs, and tote bags in either the ELMHS logo or Excelsior Amusement Park designs. Order directly from our shop page on Bonfire and have your items delivered directly to you.

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Need a last minute gift? Our gift shop has books, maps, prints, and more available for pick up. Click here for details and pricing.

Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka HistoricalHistorical 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.