Russell J Rassbach Heritage Museum
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Headquarters of the Dunn County Historical Society, the Heritage Museum interprets the history of Dunn County through its extensive collection of artifacts and new exhibit areas. Located in Menomonie's Wakanda Park near the Wakanda Elementary School, the Lions Club Game Park, and the water park, the facility features a gift shop and new exhibits, including:
The Golden Age of American Auto Design:
- The Doane Collection
- Settlement: pre-historic to present
- Kraft State Bank Robbery (interactive)
- Harry Miller -- "King of the Race Car Builders"
- Tinker Frank -- Kinetic Folk Artist
- Caddie Woodlawn children's discovery room
- Lumber and other industries
- Famous Personalities
- Victorian Rooms
- Inventions and Industries
- Dunn County in the Civil War
- Woman's Work is Never Done
- James Huff Stout -- Maker of Models
- Making a Difference: Robert Swanson and Stout
- Rivers, Routes, Rails & Roads
Facilities include:
- Lou and John Russell Auditorium
- Headquarters for Dunn County Genealogical Society and Ranney Family Research Library
Mission
Formed in 1950, the Dunn County Historical Society seeks to discover, preserve, interpret and disseminate knowledge about the history of Dunn County and its role in Wisconsin, and to arouse interest in the past.
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