ACTIVITIES

 

Attractions

DEPOT MUSEUM:
      The 1906 Great Northern Depot is open to the public Wednesdays, Weekends and Holiday afternoons from April through New Years Day. Walk back in history and feel what it was like to wait for a scheduled train in this original dept....one of the finest that James J. Hill built. This gem has many of the original fixtures which have been untouched over the decades. Learn More...

NEWSLETTER:
     While visiting the Depot, pick up one of the highly amusing and informative Newsletters designed, written, and published by the Historical Society. Limited issues are available, but some back issues of the quarterly "TELEGRAPH" can be seen on the website. These will be rotated periodically. Learn More...

TIMELINE:
     Unique to anyone interested in Wayzata History is the large 7-panel full color Timeline of events specific to the growth of our community. This Sesquicentennial feature opened in May of 2004, and documents the Euro-American migration when the land west of the Mississippi was opened for settlement. It is located in the historic Depot/Museum on the scenic shores of Lake Minnetonka. Learn more...

PODIA:
     Four historical podia have been placed around the town for your enjoyment. Three are located around the train Depot, and describe the coming of the railroad and James J. Hill; the early settlement of he Native American and town folk -- plus the lake attraction during the Golden Years. The newest podia is on Batson's Corner at Heritage Park, Wayzata Blvd. and Highway 101 North.

 

Activities

PROGRAMS:
      The Historical Society offers members and the general public quarterly programs in January, April, July and October. These programs are announced in our Newsletter and here on the website. Programs are presented on the first or second Thursday; time and place to be specified when program details are announced.

RESEARCH:
      The Archives is open every Saturday from 10:00 to noon. Photography and other files are being organized in this new home on the lower level of the Library. Video tapes of past programs and recorded interviews of long-time residents are available for viewing (comfy chairs and earphones are available!) Our newest project is "BUILDING FAMILY FILES" for all people who grew up, went to school or worked in Wayzata. Readers and database volunteers are always needed and welcomed.

 

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