​​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
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​ of Making History

Monday, October 10 | 7:00 pm
ELMHS 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser
​​Pique Travel Event Space, 306 Water Street, Excelsior

Where were you in '72? Grab your friends and take a trip back to 1972 with playwright and screenwriter, Jeffrey Hatcher.  Share a laugh over what was happening in Excelsior, around Lake Minnetonka, the Twin Cities and beyond. 
  • Join us as we honor our founders and volunteers.
  • Support ELMHS’ next 50 years! Place a bid in our groovy silent and live auctions. 
  • Dig up some bell bottoms!  Wear ‘72 era threads to win a prize.
  • Far out desserts and cash bar.
  • Tickets:  $25 per person.

Saturday, October 29, 2:00pm
Oak Hill Cemetery Tour
Just east of 810 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior

Join historian Scott D. McGinnis at the top of Oak Hill as he leads a walking tour of historic Oak Hill Cemetery—Excelsior’s burial ground since the 1850’s. Scott will highlight the lives and deaths of the area’s settlers and citizens and will answer questions about those buried here.
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This tour includes standing and walking over steep uneven terrain. ​
Thank you to our sponsors!

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
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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. 
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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