# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Cruise through boating history on Minnesota's tenth-largest lake.About this EventEnjoy an evening of cool breezes aboard the Lady of the Lake as we explore Lake Minnetonka's boating history and its progression from transportation necessity to majestic steamers to family pleasure craft. Historians Joanie Holst and Jeff Magnuson will tell the stories of the first dugout canoes, early sailboats, and 2500 passenger steamboats, as well as Lake Minnetonka's famous boat builders and owners.Snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board.Parking: Metered on-street parking and a free parking lot and ramp are available in downtown Excelsior. Learn more here. For more information about parking or accessing the "Lady of the Lake" dock, visit their website ladyofthelakecruise.com or call Lady of the Lake Inc. (952)929-1209.Member rate tickets: Purchase or renew an LMHS Membership here.SEE FAQ FOR MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION![Image: Excelsior boat builder Andrew Peterson on his "water bicycle," ca. 1902. LMHS.]
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/excelsior/history-cruise-from-canoe-to-chris-craft-lake-minnetonka-boating-history/100001993855019035
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Lady of the Lake Charter Dock
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 41.32, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Excelsior
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lady of the Lake Charter Dock
- **lat**: 44.9044286
- **long**: -93.5649603
- **full address**: Lady of the Lake Charter Dock, 8 Water Street, Excelsior, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4b39da61deb896cce9a46559a1d629412605b087659a4c4ae8222ff84ce86629-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3e3248-gmir.jpg?v=1784099824

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History being held?
  - **A:** History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History takes place on Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lady of the Lake Charter Dock, 8 Water Street, Excelsior, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History?
  - **A:** History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History is organized by Lake Minnetonka Historical Society.

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