Heritage Preservation Programs

**The Cummins-Phipps-Grill House is host to several Eden Prairie Historical Society events each year.**

In 1990, the City of Eden Prairie joined nationwide efforts to preserve and protect irreplaceable historic resources by enacting the Heritage Preservation Site Program and establishing the Heritage Preservation Commission.

The Heritage Preservation Site Program encourages Eden Prairie’s history to be remembered through the preservation of historic buildings, documents and sites. Eden Prairie has more than 200 historic resources and two properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Heritage Preservation Commission, a seven-member panel, provides a forum for increasing public awareness of historic buildings, structures, landscapes and objects.

All of the historical studies, files and records are open to the public. They are available for general viewing or for research by contacting the City’s Planning Division.

"Eden Prairie Has Tales to Tell" Oral History Site

Eden Prairie Heritage Sites Interactive Map

Heritage Preservation Commission Fundraisers

Eden Prairie Heritage Organizations

Heritage Preservation Comission

The City-run Heritage Preservation Commission is responsible for:

Ongoing identification, evaluation and protection of historic properties
Researching and recommending properties to the City Council for designation as Heritage Preservation Sites
Preparing preservation plans and providing technical assistance — for City-owned historic properties, the Commission is responsible for providing a site-specific treatment approach and maintenance guidelines
Provide outreach programs and educational information

Historical Society

The private, non-profit Eden Prairie Historical Society is responsible for:

The acquisition, preservation, display and recording of historical artifacts
The recording, cataloguing and preservation of historical records and information
Furnishing the City-owned historic properties with artifacts and/or displays
Cosponsoring community historical events

The rich history of Eden Prairie is captured in the History Museum run independently by the Historical Society.

The History Museum is located in lower level of City Center and is typically open Monday afternoons or by appointment by calling 952-949-8580.

To learn more about the Eden Prairie Historical Society and History Museum, visit EdenPrairieHistory.org.