About Us

Founded in 1972, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that collects, preserves and shares the history of the south Lake Minnetonka area including Big Island, parts of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay, Minnesota.

The Society’s Archives and Museum are free and open by appointment and hold a large collection of Lake Minnetonka artifacts, photographs and documents.

A number of books about Lake Minnetonka history have been published by the Society and are available for purchase from the Society online and in local bookstores.

The Society also presents lectures and programs on topics of local historical interest throughout the year.

2021-2022 Board of Directors

Executive Director: Rachel Houck

Board of Directors
President: Scott Dake
Vice President: Mark Read
Treasurer: Andrew Punch
Secretary: Kirsten Pardoe
Directors:
Deanna Bunkelman, Bill Heyman, Tom Kolar, Tad Shaw, Lisa Stevens.

Emeritus: Betty Peck.

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2021-2022 Board of Directors

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