Tapping History: Clear Springs School

421 3rd Street,Excelsior MN 55331

11 April, 2022

Description

Join us and learn about this interesting and inspirational story showing the pride a community had in building and supporting education. The history Minnetonka's Clear Springs School may not seem much different than that of any other early rural school. Kirsten Pardoe will use this history to show how education can be a foundational block that communities can rally around to support. Registration is required for this event. Doors open at 6:00 pm, presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Limited seating available. Seating is first come, first served. $5.00 suggested contribution at the door. Not an ELMHS member? Join or renew your membership here. Parking: FREE public parking is available in the lot behind the brewery. *Note there is no "member" ticket for this event. All tickets are general seating. Please note that masks are not, but are highly encouraged regardless of vaccination status. If you arrive without a mask and would like one, please let a volunteer know during check in and we will happily provide one to you at no cost. Founded in 1972, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society preserves the history of Lake Minnetonka and the communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay.  The Society’s Museum and Archives are free and open to the public, and hold a large collection of historical artifacts and documents. It regularly presents programs and publishes books on topics of local historical interest.