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We tell your story.

If you live in Edina, Minnesota, we're the best place to find the history of your home, your school, your neighborhood and your organization. The Edina Historical Society has worked since 1969 to collect, preserve and tell the history of our community as it has grown from a mill town to a mall suburb.

Support our work!
Celebration calendar:
April 19-20
Braemar Ice Show

June 28
EdinaScapes art show opening at Edina Art Center

June issue of Edina Magazine
Edina crossword puzzle

July 4
Historic themed parade
Cahill and Grange Open House

July 20
Cahill Irish family reunion

Sept.15
Historic Home Tour

August
"EdinaScapes" exhibit opening and silent auction at Edina History Museum

Oct. 10
Tales of a (Desperate) Book Club at Edina Library

Dec. 12
Founders' Day at City Hall

Celebrate Edina!

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Quasquicentennial: It's a big word for a big year
In 2013, Edina will celebrate its 125th year of independence. On Dec. 12, 1888, the western half of Richfield Township formed the independent Village of Edina.

Edina has made history many times since then, with 125 years of firsts, lasts, bests and mosts.
Spotlight those history-making moments with an entry in the July 4th parade. Or depict Edina's changing landscape for the EdinaScapes art show.

Check out the Quasquicentennial calendar (left) for other ways to celebrate. See more details on our 125th web page.

Learn more

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Edina School class circa 1920
Find out more about Edina's great history
Check out our blog for great stories on Edina's "history mysteries," fun items from our collection, cool photos and more.

Several books explore the history of Edina. They are available in our gift shop or check them out through the Hennepin County Library System.

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Support our work

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Join, donate, volunteer!
Make a difference in what we can do to preserve Edina's history. Your support helps us transcribe the diaries of Edina's black pioneers, record the memories of our community history-makers,  purchase archival supplies to preserve Edina artifacts and much more!

The Edina Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Become a member or send a donation by credit card via:

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Edina Historical Society, 4711 W. 70th Street, Edina, MN 55435. 612-928-4577 Copyright 2009-2013