Harry Miller: Automotive Genius
Exhibit | June 21 – October 26, 2008
at Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie

New exhibit featuring the “Golden Submarine”
— an innovative streamlined race car
built in 1917 for legendary race driver Barney Oldfield,
on temporary loan from collector Buck Boudeman.

Heritage Sunday | July 20, 2008
1:30 p.m. at the Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie

Brothers in Blood:
The True Story of Ed and Alonzo Maxwell
Author Les Kruger recounts the story
of a pair of petty burglers and horse thieves
who in 1881 shot their way into history
by killing two lawmen in Durand
and sparking Wisconsin's largest manhunt.

Heritage Sunday | August 3, 2008
1:30 p.m. at the Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie

Remembering the Colfax Tornado
Troy Knutson presents the story of the June 4, 1958
tornado which cut a swath through five counties, killing 28,
and destroying 163 homes, and 412 buildings.

Old Car Meet | August 10, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. p.m.
at the Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie

Come see beautifully restored cars as the Red Cedar Auto Club
hosts several other clubs on the Heritage Museum grounds.
Screenings of Tom Ropella's "Harry Miller: King of the Race Car Builders"
begin at 1:30 p.m.

Fur Trade Rendezvous | August 16–17, 2008
at Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie

Journey back to the time when the fur trade
was an important pursuit in the area.
Learn about the fur trader’s lives
as you witness black powder shooting,
tomahawk throwing and much more!
Rendezvous is an entertaining event
for the entire family.

8th Annual Discover Downsville Day | August 23, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This city-wide celebration is packed with fun-filled activities for
people of all ages. Local artists and vendors will showcase their
arts and crafts and food. Be sure to visit the Society’s “Empire in Pine” museum.

Learn more at www.discoverdownsvillewi.com

Is there a Dunn County historical topic you'd like to hear about,
or a speaker you can recommend for our Heritage Sunday
speaker series? Contact us at
715-232-8685 or dchs@dunnhistory.org.