Mission Statement

The mission of the Wayzata Historical Society are to gather written and photographic memorabilia about Wayzata, to document histories through interviewing long-time residents, as well as to do research on the evolution of neighborhoods, schools, churches, businesses, and modes of transportation.

The Historical Society of Wayzata promotes the history of the town through many items including: staffing the Wayzata Train Depot on the weekends (April thru December); quarterly mailings of The Telegraph (a detailed newsletter highlighting items of historical significance); collecting, storing and safekeeping of photographs and personal accounts of events at the Archives; as well as hosting special events throughout the year.

Vision Statement

The Vision of the Wayzata Historical Society shall be the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Wayzata and surrounding communities that affected the evolution of Wayzata. In particular:

To discover and collect any material which may help to establish or illustrate the history of Wayzata or the state of Minnesota and its environs.

To collect, archive and periodically display any materials which:

define exploration, settlement, development and activities which occurred in the area now known as the city of Wayzata.

illustrate the cities progress in population, ethnic groups, wealth, education, arts, sciences, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, transportation, religion, etc.

depict what life was like within the city limits of Wayzata in the past. Items including: newspapers, finance-printed circulars, handbills, programs and posters, manuscripts, diaries, letters, bills, service records, charts, surveys, field books, tapes, books, films, photographs, paintings, portraits, etc. shall be collected and stored properly.