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.
The Archives will be closed Saturday, April 14, 2018
due to historic winter storm conditions.
Upcoming Event:Celebrating Danceland:
1904-1968 Celebrate Excelsior's historic ballroom, "Danceland," at a fundraiser for ELMHS on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Old Log Theatre, 5185 Meadville Street, Greenwood, MN. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a “mini-exhibit” of historic Danceland artifacts and photos and will include Excelsior Brewing Company’s “Big Reggie’s Rootbeer,” a cash bar, gourmet popcorn, a raffle, and a trivia contest. Attendees are invited to bring Danceland objects and photos to donate to the Society and will be encouraged to share their memories and stories about the venue. Theater doors will open at 6:45 pm for the 7:00 pm presentation with several speakers remembering acts from the Andrews Sisters to the Rolling Stones. Tickets are $20 General Admission and may be purchased at elmhs1.eventbrite.com. All proceeds will benefit the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society. For more information about this event contact the Society at info@elmhs.org, 952-221-4766, or visit www.elmhs.org. |
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!
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