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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, 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.

2022-2023 Board of Directors

Board of Directors
President: Mark Read
Vice President: Scott Zerby
Treasurer:  Lisa Stevens
Secretary: Kirsten Pardoe
Directors:
Cheryl Ahlcrona, Deanna Bunkelman, Bill Heyman, Tom Kolar.

Newsletters

2022 Fall/Winter Newsletter
2022 Spring/Summer Newsletter
2022 Winter/Spring Newsletter
​2021 Fall/Winter Newsletter
2021 Spring/Summer Newsletter
2021 Winter/Spring Newsletter
2020 Fall/Winter Newsletter
2020 Summer Newsletter
2020 Winter/Spring Newsletter
2019 Fall/Winter Newsletter
2019 Spring/Summer Newsletter
2019 Winter Newsletter
2018 Fall/Winter Newsletter
2018 Spring/Summer Newsletter
​2017 Fall/Winter Newsletter
​2017 Spring/Summer Newsletter
2016-17 Winter Newsletter
2016 Fall/Winter Newsletter

2016 Spring Newsletter
2015-16 Winter Newsletter
2015 Fall Newsletter
2015 Spring Newsletter
2014-15 Winter Newsletter

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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • BOD Openings
    • Area History
  • Programs & Events
    • Tapping History
    • ELMHS At Home
    • Tours >
      • Field Trips
      • Group Tours
      • Self-guided Tours >
        • Virtual Tours
    • Cruises
  • Archives & Research Resources
    • Research Resources
    • Historical Images
  • Museum
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Veterans
  • Membership, Giving & Volunteering
    • Membership
    • Contributions
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Artifacts
  • Store
  • Contact Us