At the Edina Historical Society, we preserve the memories, traditions, and everyday lives that make Edina unique. Our museum, archives, and schoolhouse programs connect the past with the present — helping neighbors, students, and visitors explore where we’ve come from and where we’re going.
Whether you're here to learn, research, reminisce, or discover something new, we’re glad you’re here.
This walking tour explores the city’s growth from flour millers to “cake eaters,” how one of the first planned suburban neighborhoods in the United States helped transition an agricultural settlement to a community synonymous with wealth. We’ll discuss the racial and economic impact of the Country Club neighborhood, the city’s reputation as Cake Eaters, and learn about the important role of African American berry farmer Beverly Claiborne Yancey. This tour begins at the historic Edina Grange Hall.
