A History of the Excelsior Amusement Park with historian Greg Van Gompel, 10 November | Event in Excelsior

A History of the Excelsior Amusement Park with historian Greg Van Gompel

Lake Minnetonka Historical Society

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Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm

1.5 hours

Excelsior Brewing Company

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Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm (GMT-06:00)

Excelsior Brewing Company

421 3rd Street, Excelsior, United States

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A History of the Excelsior Amusement Park with historian Greg Van Gompel
Learn about this iconic "trolley park" which opened 100 years ago and made memories until 1973!

About this Event

Join amusement park historian Greg Van Gompel on a journey through the history of the Excelsior Amusement Park, from 1925-1973. You may learn some things about this famous park that you didn't know, re-learn things you thought you did know, and relive some memories!

Free registration is requested. Capacity is limited and seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6:30 pm. A $5.00 suggested contribution is appreciated.

[Image: Postcard showing aerial image of Excelsior Amusement Park, Excelsior, MN. ]


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


The Society was formed in October 2023 through the consolidation of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, the Museum of Lake Minnetonka, the Wayzata Historical Society and the Westonka Historical Society. The new organization has one of the largest archival and three-dimensional collections of Lake Minnetonka history available in-person and online and maintains a Research Archives in Wayzata, as well as Museums in Excelsior, Mound and Wayzata.​

The Society also shares the history of the lake through a variety of public programs and experiences, publishes and sells a number of books about the history of the area and is committed to returning its historic 1906 streetcar steamboat Minnehaha to active operation on Lake Minnetonka to continue her life as a floating museum.

For more information visit LakeMinnetonkaHistory.org or contact the Society at aW5mbyB8IExha2VNaW5uZXRvbmthSGlzdG9yeSAhIG9yZw==, 952-474-2115.

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A History of the Excelsior Amusement Park with historian Greg Van Gompel, 10 November | Event in Excelsior
A History of the Excelsior Amusement Park with historian Greg Van Gompel
Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Free