ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Public Programs

Oak Hill Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, 1949.

Oak Hill Cemetery Memorial Day Self-Guided Walking Tour

Monday, May 26, following the 11:30 graveside ceremony, Oak Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Boulevard, Excelsior

Pick up a self-guided cemetery tour brochure from one of our volunteers after the graveside ceremony on Memorial Day or use the button to download one now.  Graves on the tour will be marked for your convenience until 4 pm.

Download Brochure Here

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Westonka Museum, Mound, MN.

Westonka Museum Host Training

Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am-Noon
​Westonka Museum, Centennial Building, 5341 Maywood Rd, Mound

Share your love of history and help us keep our museums open! Use the button to sign up to train, host or learn more!

Learn More / Sign Up

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Ferry passengers disembark on Big Island Docks, ca. 1906.

History Cruise and Walking Tour: Big Island

Sunday, June 22, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Lady of the Lake, Excelsior

Experience the unique and varied history of Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island by lake and land. We’ll enjoy lake breezes and tales of the past as we cruise from Excelsior to Big Island on Lady of the Lake. Then walk with us as we hear the history of the island’s Native people, early settlers, Big Island Park, Big Island Game Farm and Big Island Veterans Camp from local historians. Enjoy a box lunch on board and a cash bar with soft drinks and spirits as we cruise back to Excelsior.
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$60 LMHS Members  / $75 - General Public. 

More Info / Buy Tickets Here

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Volunteer with Us!

Wayzata Girls Basketball Team

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Help us form 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!

Learn More/SigN Up!

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