Westonka Historical Society
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: (952) 472-9800
What’s New?
WHS Update—President’s Report
At the annual membership meeting of Nov. 10, 2018, the financial report was reviewed, elections were held for secretary (Sharon Corl) and treasurer (Liz Vandam), 2018 accomplishments were summarized including completion of Collections Management Procedure & Policy Manual Step 1, society By-Laws and literature to reflect archaeological ethical standards were updated, interactive computer display created of Lake Mtka Native American Mound Sites, family archive files increased, participation in the first Westonka History Walk and creation of self-guided tour handout, 190 visitors hosted w/ 2820 volunteer hours and 25 new members added.
2019 goals include beginning the museum Intellectual Property Inventory, continued archive photo scanning, increased membership and volunteers, continued collections inventory, quality presentations and program opportunities.
Lake Minnetonka Native American Mound Sites
The WHS museum now has an interactive Lake Minnetonka Native American Mound Sites display. More than 50 documented mound sites are described. Information for each site/area is displayed when clicking on its map balloon.
It would seem that these mounds were most often built in high, dry spots that often offered beautiful views of lakes and rivers.
Around Lake Minnetonka, 524 mounds were mapped at 48 sites in the 1880s. Today, about 40 mounds remain at 12 sites.
Museum Hours
We are open for the public every
Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm
or by appointment.
We have an admission of
$3 donation per visitor
to see the museum during
our open hours.
Scheduled tours by appointment
$5 per visitor.
Museum Address:
Centennial Building
5341 Maywood Road
Mound, MN 55364
North side of Centennial Building
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Parking is on south side of Centennial Building
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Visitor count for 2019:
Events
History Talk
"Forest for the Trees
- How Humans Shaped
the North Woods"
by Jeff Forster
Saturday, March 9, 2019
11 am - Noon
Lake Minnetonka Shores
4515 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN.
Use entrance marked 4515, then immediately
turn right, into the Chapel.
HISTORY ON TAP !
"Sled Dog Races"
by Dr. Jackie Peipkorn
Sponsored by the
Westonka Historical Society
Come see the pictures and hear the stories.
Portions of the proceeds of beer purchases
will be donated to Westonka Historical Society
Free to the public, no tickets needed.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
7- 8 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location:
Back Channel Brewing Co.
4787 Shoreline Drive
Spring Park, MN 55384
Phone: (612) 327-0911
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