Hennepin County Historical Societies

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HENNEPIN HISTORY MUSEUM

University of Minnesota - General reference to MINNESOTA GENEALOGY

Minnesota Genealogical Society
5768 Olson Memorial Highway
Golden Valley MN 55422
(763) 595-9347
mngs.org

The Minnesota Genealogical Society has copies of 150+ church microfilms. Researchers can check out the list of available dates (baptism, marriage, death) for all churches in the Archdiocese. Those with dates in red are also held at MGS. http://www.mngs.org/catholic/stpaul1.html

Local Historical Organizations:

Bloomington Historical Society

10200 Penn Ave. South
Mail: 2525 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-563-8693
Liaison: Vonda Vettrus
Curator: Lollie Ditebrenner 881-6371
Hours: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday & by appt.

Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS)
www.thebrooklyns.com
Includes both Brooklyn Center
and Brooklyn Park.
BHS was formed in 1970 and
published "The Brooklyn's" in 2001.

Brooklyn Park Historical Society

Come Home to the Park Coordinator
5200 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park MN 55443
Phone: 763-493-8013
E-mail: bpchttp@brooklynpark.org

CHAMPLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, at Champlin City Hall, at
7 p.m. We do take a hiatus for the summer, starting in June
e-mail info@champlinhs.org

c/o Eden Prairie City Hall
8950 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Heritage Preservation: 952-949-8454
History of Eden Prairie

Edina Historical Society

The Society operates the Edina Historical Center at Frank Tupa Park, 4918 Eden Ave.
The Society also operates a historic museum at Arneson Acres Park, 4711 W. 70^th St. The museum is open 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and by appointment. Displays cover topics such as the Edina Mill, archaeological exploration of the former Edina Mill and the history of Edina schools.

The Society holds meetings throughout the year that cover local and state history, antiques and pioneer handicrafts. Members of the Society are also available to speak in classrooms and at civic meetings. In addition, the group has prepared a slide and tape presentation as well as a new “History of Edina” video on the history of the City.

The Society welcomes new members and volunteers. For more information or to arrange a tour of the Historical Center or Museum, call 612-928-4577

Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society

P.O. Box 305
Excelsior, MN 55331
952/474-8956
Liaison: Betty Peck
Office Hours: 9 - Noon Wed.& by appointment.
Museum Hours: Sat. 10 - 2:00 p.m. June thru October

Mission
To preserve, document and classify the physical history of the Lake Minnetonka area. To provide a means by which everyone can share in the history of the lake area. To stimulate interest in the cultural heritage of the area Founded in 1972, the Excelsior - Lake Minnetonka Historical Society serves the communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay. The Society's museum and archives are free and open to the public, and hold the largest collection of historic artifacts and documents in the area. A number of books about Lake Minnetonka history been published by the Society, and are available for purchase from the Society and in local bookstores. The Society also presents lectures and programs on topics of local historical interest throughout the year.

Museum
The Society's museum includes many artifacts and exhibits about the South Lake Minnetonka area including the Excelsior Amusement Park, Excelsior High School and local businesses, as well as the famous Lake Minnetonka sailing vessel the Onawa. The Museum is located at 305 Water Street in Excelsior and is open May through September, Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Archives
The Society's archives hold many local historic records including photographs, maps, newspapers, historic Excelsior vital records, and other materials of special interest to genealogists and those researching building and house history in the area. The archives are housed in Excelsior City Hall, 339 Third Street (rear parking lot entrance) and are open year-round on Wednesdays, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

The Society welcomes financial contributions as well as donations of historic artifacts and documents pertinent to the south Lake Minnetonka area.

Golden Valley Historical Society

The Golden Valley Historical Society meets at 7 pm the second Thursday of each month, September through May. Meetings are held in the Historical Society Building at 6731 Golden Valley Road. Membership is open to the public. Dues are $15 for individual memberships and $20 for a family membership.
For more information regarding membership, call Historical Society President Robert Provost at 763-377-7494.

Hopkins Historical Society

33-14th Ave. North Hopkins, MN 55343
Tel: 952-548-6480
Hours of Operation
Tuesdays (September-April) 9:00 a.m. to noon
For other dates and times, please call 952-548-6480 for an appointment to visit the Museum

Maple Grove Historical Preservation Society

The Historical Society meet in the Mayor's conference room at the Maple Grove Government Center on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Upcoming meeting dates may be found by calling 763-494-6000 or can be reached by calling 763-494-5983.

Burwell House
13209 McGinty Road East
Minnetonka, MN 55343
612/933-1611 or 612/476-4042
Hours: Burwell House by appointment

New Hope Preservation Committee

North Hennepin Historical Society

Plymouth Historical Society

3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 (mailing)
Old Town Hall (museum)
3605 Fernbrook Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447
Tel: 763-559-9201
Contact: Vern Peterson, President,
763-559-2317 Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3rd Sunday of the month, and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
4th Monday of the month

Richfield Historical Society

In Search of...We are searching for pictures of Richfield over the years for the first exhibit in the new Richfield History Center. If you have photographs of Richfield from any time period up to the present, we would like to hear from you. Please call us at 612-798-6140 to share your Richfield pictures.

Robbinsdale Historical Society

Earl Johnston, 8117 Iris Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Hours: Fridays: 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturdays: 11:00am-4:00pm

St. Louis Park Historical Society

Physical Address: 6210 West 37th Street, Jovig Park
Mailing Address: 3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952/924-2538 Fax: 952/925-5663
Contact: Bridget Wynn, Recreation Supervisor
Hours: By appointment

Wayzata Historical Society

402 East Lake Street, at the Depot
Wayzata, MN 55391
Tel: 952-473-3631
Hours: By appointment

Western Hennepin Co.Pioneers Assoc.

1953 West Wayzata Boulevard (museum)
Box 332 (mailing)
Long Lake, MN 55356
Tel: 952-473-6557
Contact: Steve Kelley, President
Hours: Research Center: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays for both
Museum and Archives.
Email: pioneer_museum@hotmail.com

HOURS
Monday		Closed
Tuesday		10:00-2:00 pm
Wednesday		1:00-5:00 pm
Thursday		1:00-8:00 pm
Friday		1:00-5:00 pm
Saturday		1:00-5:00 pm
Sunday		1:00-5:00 pm

ADMISSION
Adults		$2.00
Kids & Seniors		$1.00
Members		Free