​​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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NEW ELMHS Merchandise via Bonfire!

ELMHS has partnered with Bonfire to bring you new merchandise in time for the holidays! 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. Order soon to have your gear in time for the holidays!​

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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. 

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NEW ​WWII Veterans Page!

​ELMHS is proud to announce a new page dedicated to the brave men and women from the Excelsior-area who served their country during WWII. Click here to see the WWII Veterans Home Page where you can...

• Read their stories in two NEW virtual exhibits
• Find information we compiled on over 500 veterans
• Get started on your research with a list state a national resources
• Submit your own stories or help us expand ours!

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Now available online
We Have Them Surrounded:
​A History of Shorewood 

The City of Shorewood celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2021, but it’s history is much older than that! Once part of Excelsior Township, Shorewood surrounds present day Excelsior and Greenwood. Former Shorewood Mayor Scott Zerby, shares the history of this city from 1858 to present. 
Special thanks to the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission for helping with the filming and editing of this program!

watch now

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