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Lake Minnetonka Historical Society Telling the story of Lake Minnetonka by collecting, preserving and sharing its history.

We had such a great time on Saturday at the ribbon-cutting for Mound's new Lost Lake Commons Park, which includes interp...
10/05/2026

We had such a great time on Saturday at the ribbon-cutting for Mound's new Lost Lake Commons Park, which includes interpretive signs created by LMHS members to share the history of Mound and its community. Thank you to all who came out!

Excited to share history at Lost Lake Commons Park in Mound!
10/03/2026

Excited to share history at Lost Lake Commons Park in Mound!

Tickets are selling fast for our Upper Lake cruise this Sunday! Don't miss your chance to experience the lake through th...
10/02/2026

Tickets are selling fast for our Upper Lake cruise this Sunday!

Don't miss your chance to experience the lake through the eyes of passengers on the giant steamers of the 1890s! Enjoy the fall color as you pass Upper Lake sites such as Halstead's "Hermitage," Crane Island, Casco Point, and more. This will be our last history cruise of the season, so get your tickets today!

Tickets at upperlakecruise.eventbrite.com

[Photo: Steamboat Belle of Minnetonka on Lake Minnetonka, circa 1890]

Don't miss our last history cruise of the season!Join us as we explore Upper Lake Minnetonka, following a route similar ...
09/28/2026

Don't miss our last history cruise of the season!

Join us as we explore Upper Lake Minnetonka, following a route similar to those traveled by the giant steamers Belle of Minnetonka and City of St. Louis in the 1890s. LMHS historians will guide us through the "new" Narrows, past the sites of Halstead’s "Hermitage," Casco Point, the Upper Lake Islands, and more.

Bring your friends and experience history first hand while enjoying Lake Minnetonka's fall color aboard the Paradise Destiny II! A cash bar with spirits and soft drinks is available. Don't miss this rare LMHS excursion to the Upper Lake!

History Cruise: The The Historic Shores of the Upper Lake
Sunday, October 4, 1-4pm
Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen Dock
2 Water St., Excelsior, MN 55331

Tickets starting at $44.52: upperlakecruise.eventbrite.com

[Image: Passenger on the Belle of Minnetonka viewing Champan House landing at Mound, MN, 1880s]

Reminder: our Fall Fun & Games history cruise is tonight, rain or shine! See you then!
09/14/2026

Reminder: our Fall Fun & Games history cruise is tonight, rain or shine! See you then!

History Cruise: Fall Fun & Games, Monday, September 14 • 6 - 8 PM, "Lady of the Lake," Port of Excelsior. Tickets: https...
09/09/2026

History Cruise: Fall Fun & Games, Monday, September 14 • 6 - 8 PM, "Lady of the Lake," Port of Excelsior. Tickets: https://gamescruise.eventbrite.com

There were once many "casinos" on Lake Minnetonka, but no gambling! Learn more about it on our history cruise, where there will be something for everyone - games of chance and skill - including history trivia, bingo and more! Bring your friends and enjoy a cash bar with spirits and soft drinks. (But like casinos of old, NO gambling!)

Pictured: images of Lake Minnetonka "casinos" from our collection.

History Cruise: Fall Fun & Games, Monday, September 14 • 6 - 8 PM, "Lady of the Lake," Port of Excelsior. Tickets: https...
09/04/2026

History Cruise: Fall Fun & Games, Monday, September 14 • 6 - 8 PM, "Lady of the Lake," Port of Excelsior. Tickets: https://gamescruise.eventbrite.com

Up for a fun night on the lake? There will be something for everyone - games of chance and skill - including history trivia, bingo and more! No history knowledge required, but you might learn a little something! Bring your friends and enjoy a cash bar with spirits and soft drinks.

Pictured: various historic Lake Minnetonka "museum piece" board games from our collection.

History Cruise: Fall Fun & Games, Monday, September 14 • 6 - 8 PM, "Lady of the Lake," Port of Excelsior. Tickets: https...
08/29/2026

History Cruise: Fall Fun & Games, Monday, September 14 • 6 - 8 PM, "Lady of the Lake," Port of Excelsior. Tickets: https://gamescruise.eventbrite.com

Up for a fun night on the lake? There will be something for everyone - games of chance and skill - including history trivia, bingo and more! No history knowledge required, but you might learn a little something! Bring your friends and enjoy a cash bar with spirits and soft drinks.

Pictured: various historic Lake Minnetonka "museum piece" card games from our collection.

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PO Box 672
Wayzata, MN
55391

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+19524742115

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