The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s Tapping History series will present “Lake Minnetonka as a Native American Place” with Paul Maravelas on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 3rd Street, Excelsior, Minnesota. Doors open at 6 p.m. and seating is first come, first seated. Free registration is required and there is a $5.00 suggested contribution at the door. To register and for more information visit tinyurl.com/5bteuheb or contact the Society at info@elmhs.org or 952-221-4766. Read more about Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s Tapping History presents “Lake Minnetonka as a Native American Place”
Meet Minnetonka firefighters, check out our fire trucks and take a turn on our 20-foot inflatable slide! To top it all off, we’ll be serving delicious firehouse chili and hot cider. Read more about Fire Department Family Fun Day
Scott D. McGinnis will discuss the reasons people were attracted to Lake Minnetonka; the various modes of transportation to and upon the lake; and the grand hotels, secondary hotels, and the humble boarding houses that drew people from around the country in the late 1800s. Read more about Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Presents Lake Minnetonka's Historic Hotel and Tourist Industry
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season, salute our Chamber Stars, welcome new board leadership, recap 2022 milestones and enjoy a toast to the year to come.
There will be holiday music, delicious appetizers and holiday cocktails. Festive attire encouraged or whatever is comfortable for you.
Bring your partner or spouse – the more, the merrier! Tickets are $40 for one or two for $70 (your ticket includes a glass of wine or beer). Read more about 2022 Annual Holiday Celebration
Ann Merriman, PhD and Christopher Olson, MA, founders and underwater archaeologists, Maritime Heritage Minnesota, will give an update on their recent underwater sonar surveys and archaeological investigations in lakes around Excelsior. Read more about Tapping History: Underwater Archaeology Around Excelsior
Happy fall from all of us at WHS. Read more about The History of the Wayzata Muni
Join us for a day filled with trick o' treating, spooky scenes, bands, costume contests, and more.
Trick-or-Treating from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Window Contest at 12 p.m.
Excelsior Brewing
Kid's Costume Showcase at 1:30 p.m.
Dog Costume Contest at 3:30 p.m.
Adult Costume Contest at 9:30 p.m.
Ragtown from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Read more about Halloween in Excelsior
Join us for the Excelsior Library 100th Anniversary Celebration featuring live music by Licorice Stix clarinet ensemble 10am to noon. Coffee and pastries served in the morning followed by a cake cutting in the afternoon. Family-friendly activities and door prize drawings throughout the day. Stop by and receive a free Hennepin County Library card. Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior Library and Kowalskis.
In recognition of its 50th anniversary, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society has invited the community to a celebration and fundraiser to be held on October 10, 7 p.m.–10 p.m. at the Pique Travel Event Space, 306 Water St., Excelsior, MN. Read more about Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
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