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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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Thompson Cottage, Mound, ca.1908.

Welcome Volunteers!

Join us in forming the new Lake Minnetonka Historical Society! Learn about the committees and volunteer opportunities that will drive LMHS and sign up to indulge your interest in Lake Minnetonka history and your community!

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Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical SocietyHistorical 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.​

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Welcome Volunteers!

Support Local History with ELMHS Merchandise from Bonfire!

Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
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.