May 12 - October 31, 2012
Menomonie
The Dunn County Historical Society has an exciting exhibit celebrating African American history in Dunn County, Wisconsin. Like many rural counties in the region, Dunn County in the early 20th century was populated primarily by immigrants from northern Europe. For many local residents, initial contact with minority groups came from the barnstorming African American baseball players and teams. History shows us that few minority members settled in this area, which makes the barnstorming teams even more important to African American and Dunn County history. Starting in the early 1900s, African American athletes either played for, or against, the local Dunn County teams. Barnstorming baseball up through the Negro Leagues and into today are examined with "Playing Through: African American Baseball in Dunn County." This exhibit looks at not only African American history in Dunn County, but also throughout the entire United States during the 20th Century. Adult and Children's Programming will take place throughout the duration of the exhibit, check with the Dunn County Historical Society for a complete schedule.
www.dunnhistory.org 
AddressRussell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
1820 Wakanda St
Menomonie, WI 54751
Contact InformationVoice: 715-232-8685
Email: dchs@dunnhistory.org
Event Date Detail5/12/2012-10/31/2012Sun, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 10am-5pm.
Directions from Nearest Town/IntersectionRassbach Heritage Museum is located inside of Wakanda Park, across the street (behind) from the Menomonie swimming pool and Wakanda Elementary.
