The Lake Minnetonka Historical Society is calling for volunteers to help bring the area’s rich history to life.
No prior experience is required, just a passion for storytelling!
Volunteers will greet visitors, provide information, and sell historical items at museums located in Excelsior, Wayzata, and Mound Westonka.
Interested individuals can sign up for a training session at http://www.lakeminnetonkahistory.org/museums.
Whether you’re keen on one museum or all three, there’s a place for you to get involved.
For further information, visit LakeMinnetonkaHistory.org or reach out via email at info@lakeminnetonkahistory.org, or by phone at 952-474-2115.
Training sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Westonka Museum: April 20, from 9:45 am to Noon, at the Centennial Building, 5341 Maywood Road, Mound.
- Wayzata Depot Museum: April 20, from Noon to 2:00 pm, located at 402 Lake St E, Wayzata.
- Excelsior Museum: April 27, from Noon to 2:00 pm, situated at 305 Water St., Excelsior.
Museum hours are as follows:
- Excelsior: Saturdays, Noon-2:00 pm (May-September).
- Wayzata: Weekends and holidays, Noon-2:00 pm (May-October).
- Westonka: Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm (All year round).
The Society shares the story of Lake Minnetonka through various programs, publications, and is working towards reviving the historic steamboat Minnehaha as a floating museum.
