# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Old Orchard & the John Wilcox Family
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The story of John Wilcox and his iconic estate, "Old Orchard," in Wildhurst, Tonka Bay.About this EventExplore the life of entrepreneur John F. Wilcox and his magnificent "Old Orchard" estate in Tonka Bay's Wildhurst neighborhood. Descendant KC Stabeck will discuss Wilcox's ventures, including the Wilcox Motor Car Company, Wilcox Trux and the early Wilcox fire engine still owned by the city of Wayzata.The presentation will also cover Tonka Bay history, including the State Fruit Farm, Wildhurst, Birch Bluff and Lockes Point. We will then delve into the evolution of the Old Orchard estate into a 1920-30s summer resort, its return to the Wilcox family, and eventual redevelopment.Free registration is requested. A $5.00 suggested contribution is appreciated. Capacity is limited and seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6:30 pm.[Image: Postcard of Old Orchard estate, ca. 1905. ]  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ec1ad290-9dce-11f0-8395-adef18c00395-rimg-w1200-h301-dcffffff-gmir.jpg 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 info@LakeMinnetonkaHistory.org, 952-474-2115.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wayzata/old-orchard-and-the-john-wilcox-family/100001695840798479
- **Event Categories**: business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wayzata
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wayzata City Hall
- **lat**: 44.9709971
- **long**: -93.5123588
- **full address**: Wayzata City Hall, 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Lake Minnetonka Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/lake-minnetonka-historical-society/23215608)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wayzata City Hall, 600 Rice Street East, Wayzata, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Old Orchard & the John Wilcox Family ?
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