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History Cruise: A Beginner's Tour of Lake Minnetonka History

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Jun 13

History Cruise: A Beginner's Tour of Lake Minnetonka History

An evening cruise through the history of Lake Minnetonka.

By Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society

When and where

Date and time

Mon, June 13, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Location

Lady of the Lake Charter Dock 8 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331

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Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

This is the first in a series of four cruises aboard the "Lady of the Lake" exploring the history of Lake Minnetonka.

In this beginner's overview, historian Paul Maravelas will touch on the highlights of lake area history as we cruise around Excelsior Bay and Big Island. The tour will include the historic landscape, Native American residents, the pioneer period, and the Golden Age. Paul will also compare the lake of today to the lake of the past and will describe historic boats, bridges, trains, streetcars, homes, and hotels, and the lake’s amusement park, game farm, and veteran’s camp.

"Lady of the Lake" offers snacks and soft drinks for purchase as well as a full cash bar onboard.

Boarding "Lady of the Lake:" Boarding begins at 6:45 pm and the boat departs promptly at 7:00 pm. Board at the "Lady of the Lake" charter dock behind Tommy's Tonka Trolley at approx. 379 Lake Street, Excelsior. 

Parking:  metered on-street parking and free surface parking lots are available in downtown Excelsior. For more information about parking or accessing the "Lady of the Lake" dock, download their parking information and directions here, visit their website  www.ladyofthelakecruise.com/,  or call Lady of the Lake Inc. (952)929-1209  

Tickets: $22.50 members | $37.50 non-members

Tickets are non-refundable, contact info@elmhs.org or 952-221-4766 for more information.

To purchase or renew a membership click here.

[Image: 1856 map created by Lake Minnetonka settler (and "beginner") Lydia Ferguson Holst, from ELMHS collection.]

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  • United States Events
  • Minnesota Events
  • Things to do in Excelsior, MN
  • Excelsior Seminars
  • Excelsior Community Seminars
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