EDINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Collecting, preserving & telling

the stories of our community , we invite you to

Rediscover Edina

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Open Positions!

Do you enjoy talking about history? Do you enjoy creating educational experiences for kids of all ages? Become an historical interpreter!
We are currently hiring historic interpreters to lead educational field trips, day camps, birthday parties, and other events.

Read the full job posting here. To apply, submit your resume, letter of interest, and availability to museum@edinahistoricalsociety.org

Upcoming Programs

Reel History: Haunting the Suburbs
October 25, 2018

Film expert Alex Weston will share spine-tingling excerpts from horror movies that traded the crumbling Gothic castle for the suburban rambler.

Around the World in a Bad Mood
November 8, 2018

Listen and laugh along as Rene candidly describes the many inconveniences of flying, from the perspective of a flight attendant.

SOLD OUT

100 Years of Christmas at Dayton's
December 7, 2018

For 100 years Dayton’s department store helped Minnesotans celebrate Christmas. We will look at how Dayton’s made the Christmas season magical.

Featured Exhibit

No Place Like Home:
Edina During World War I

The First World War had a profound impact here in Edina. As young men were called into military service, many women took jobs outside their traditional roles. The country diverted its manufacturing resources to war efforts, creating shortages of metals and other resources. There were food shortages as supplies were shipped overseas to support the troops. Minnesotans were asked to produce as much of their own food as possible, to reduce food waste and to eat less meat, wheat and sugar. Other efforts to support the war included patriotic parades and rallies, fundraising through Liberty Bonds, and supporting the American Red Cross. Meanwhile, Minnesotans of German descent, the largest ethnic minority group in the state, were required to register as alien enemies and carry their registration card with them at all times.

The World War I exhibit at the Edina Historical Society offers a glimpse into the past to see what life was like in Edina during the Great War. Discover the poignant stories of Edina residents affected by the War, both at home and abroad. The exhibit includes WWI artifacts and a simulated trench. Admission is free and open to the public during regular museum hours.