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, 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.

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2022-2023 Board of Directors

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