WHCPA West Hennepin History Center

WHCPA West Hennepin History Center The Western Hennepin County Pioneers Association's founded in 1907. West Hennepin History Center is open Saturday's from 10 am to 1 pm, or by appointment.

Serving the communities of Long Lake, Wayzata, Orono, Minnetonka, Medina, Independence, Maple Plain, Armstrong, Plymouth, Stubbs Bay, Corcoran, Crystal Bay, Navarre, Spring Park, Mound, Lake Minnetonka & surrounding western Hennepin Co cities Admission is free. On display is the oldest canoe in the State. We offer tours and genealogy & history research in our Archives. The Museum covers all of wes

t Hennepin County. By appointment too! Special Events! We are looking for genealogy & historical & Lake Minnetonka documents & photographs!

2013 honor guard and Orono HS Band at Union Cemetery. This year schedule is 9:00 AM at Union and 10:45 at St. George's c...
05/24/2026

2013 honor guard and Orono HS Band at Union Cemetery. This year schedule is 9:00 AM at Union and 10:45 at St. George's cemetery.

1951 parade through Long Lake going to Union Cemetery.
05/24/2026

1951 parade through Long Lake going to Union Cemetery.

Memorial Day at Union Cemetery, Long Lake over the years. 1941 march along the lake by the cemetery. World War II vetera...
05/24/2026

Memorial Day at Union Cemetery, Long Lake over the years. 1941 march along the lake by the cemetery. World War II veterans marching.

Orono Woods residents visit to the museum. Photos courtesy of Susie Rettinger.
05/20/2026

Orono Woods residents visit to the museum. Photos courtesy of Susie Rettinger.

We have extra copies of several local history books that can be purchased at the Museum Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.
04/29/2026

We have extra copies of several local history books that can be purchased at the Museum Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.

1959 Hamel P*e Wee ChampsBack L-R: Denny Dorweiler, Leon Theis, Mr Snowberg, Denny Brummer, ? Theis?, Mr ?, Stephen Hind...
04/20/2026

1959 Hamel P*e Wee Champs
Back L-R: Denny Dorweiler, Leon Theis, Mr Snowberg, Denny Brummer, ? Theis?, Mr ?, Stephen Hinds, Greg Scherer
Front L-R: Mark LaVigne, Danny Bauer, John Snowberg, Timmie Bauer, Mike LaVigne
Let us know if you can identify anyone or correct an identification!

1958 Hamel P*e Wee Champs Back L-R: Ronnie Roy, Mike Scherer, Mr Dorweiler, Mr Snowberg, Ronnie Gibenhein, Leon Theis, S...
04/20/2026

1958 Hamel P*e Wee Champs
Back L-R: Ronnie Roy, Mike Scherer, Mr Dorweiler, Mr Snowberg, Ronnie Gibenhein, Leon Theis, Stephen Hinds
Front L-R: Timmy Bauer, Billie Raymond, John Snowberg, Danny Bauer, Denny Dorweiler, Denny Bruner

Orono kindergarten students toured the museum this past week along with their teachers and several parents. Here is thei...
04/12/2026

Orono kindergarten students toured the museum this past week along with their teachers and several parents. Here is their Scavenger Hunt assignment.

It's time for tapping the maple trees again! The Wolsfeld family tapped trees on their farm for nearly 100 years. The wo...
03/23/2026

It's time for tapping the maple trees again! The Wolsfeld family tapped trees on their farm for nearly 100 years. The woods is now a scientific and natural area operated by the Minnesota DNR with hiking trails open to the public. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snas/detail.html?id=sna00985 Photos are from an article in the Minneapolis Tribune, April 7, 1947.

Address

1953 Wayzata Boulevard W
Long Lake, MN
55356

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Telephone

+19524736557

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