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COMING SOON -  EDINA SCHOOLS

Collecting,  preserving  &  telling

the stories of our community , we invite you to

Rediscover Edina

Upcoming Programs & Events

​100 Years of Christmas at Dayton's
James Neagbour

Friday, December 3, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 
Saturday, December 4, 2021 from ​4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
​Edina History Museum/Terrace Room
This popular program is back for another holiday season!
For 100 years Dayton’s department store helped Minnesotans celebrate Christmas.  We will look at how Dayton’s made the Christmas season magical by reviewing various window displays, unique gifts, store promotions, Santa Land, the unforgettable auditorium displays, along with a general history of the Minneapolis retail store.  We will also look at the behind the scenes action by examining anecdotes from the management and the ever-helpful store employees, who made the name Dayton’s synonymous with Christmas shopping.

Letters to Santa at the Museum

Santa is coming to town and it’s time to write your letters to the North pole! The Edina Historical  Society is hosting a children’s letter writing activity at the museum this holiday season. A selection of postcards will be on sale for only $1, so bring your own stamp and we will be sure it gets to Santa! There will be treats, a seasonal selfie station, and holiday vendors! Free cider will be provided by York Gardens Senior Living!
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Holiday Gift and Art Fair
​Local Minnesotan Artisans and artists

Saturday, December 11, 2021 from ​11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
​The Edina Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Gift and Art Fair to support local artists and small businesses this holiday season! Join us at this free event that will include family friendly activities, a seasonal selfie station, free cider, and open access to the museum space. 

Vendors include blown glass goods, candles, handmade jewelry, pastries, art prints, and much more!

Sponsored by Tradition Capital Bank and  York Garden Senior Living, thank you for helping us support small businesses and provide fun for local families!

Give Back Night
Hosted by Wooden Hill Brewing Company

Monday, February 21st from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Help support the Edina Historical Society and join us at Wooden Hill Brewing for President's Day. A percentage of every purchase will be donated to the Edina Historical Society to collect and preserve the history of the city of Edina. President's Day trivia will available at tables to celebrate!
2022 Summer Camps at Historic Cahill School
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Now Open - Special Exhibit ​Bill Manske: Multimedia Artist &  Edina Resident

Come see "The Art and Creativity of Bill Manske" at the Edina Historical Society Museum, 4711 W. 70th Street, on Tuesdays from 11-1 and Saturdays from 10-noon.

Featured Exhibit

COMING SOON -  EDINA SCHOOLS

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Edina has a long history of and reputation for educational excellence.  The historical society will be exploring all aspects of this history in our next exhibit.  If you would like to donate, please use the following link: ​https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjA5OTE=