A Little History of Our Own
In early 2002, a group of alumni, retired and current university personnel began to meet with the goal in mind of establishing a Stout historical museum. The group proposed to display such items as drawings, photographs, documents, curricula, equipment and student projects to explain the vision, philosophy and innovation that made the university a leader in higher education.

By 2003, the group began to seek formal non-profit status. After exploring a number of options -- including incorporating as a stand-alone organization, or as a group with a relationship with the Stout University Foundation or the university itself -- the Association entered into a mutually beneficial relationship with the Dunn County Historical Society. Our goals as historical groups are nearly identical, though the SHA is more narrowly focused on the history of UW-Stout.

As part of the Society, the Stout Historical Association will assist with exhibit space in the Russell Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie. We are also pursuing travelling exhibits at various locations on the Stout Campus.