Your History 

About Us

Through educational programs and community events, the Sun Prairie Historical Society (SPHS) supports and shares the unique history and heritage of the Crosse House, City of Sun Prairie, and our surrounding communities.

We are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been a cornerstone of our community's cultural landscape for decades, dedicated to keeping the stories of our past alive and accessible.

At the heart of our work is the historic Crosse House, a treasured landmark that serves as both a window into Sun Prairie's past and a gathering place for our community today. Through carefully crafted educational programs, we make history engaging and relevant for visitors of all ages—from school groups discovering their local heritage to lifelong residents uncovering new stories about their hometown.

Our community events bring neighbors together to celebrate the unique character that makes Sun Prairie special. Whether it's seasonal celebrations or special events, we create meaningful experiences that strengthen our community bonds while honoring our shared history.

Our Work

We organize engaging educational programs for schools, families, and community groups that bring local history to life through interactive experiences and storytelling.

Our community events celebrate Sun Prairie's heritage while creating new memories and connections among residents. From guided tours of the Crosse House to seasonal festivals and historical presentations, we make the Sun Prairie history and historic downtown accessible and exciting for everyone.

Our Members

We are entirely volunteer-led, driven by passionate community members who believe that understanding our history enriches our present and guides our future.

Our Board of Directors guides the organization’s work, and are elected each year at the annual Membership Meeting held each fall.

Our Board of Directors

  • Alex Roberson, President

    Alex is the president and we’ll say something about that here.

  • Keyvn Quamme, Vice President

    Okay something about Kevyn will go here like a bio and that’s he’s our go-to handy man.

  • Amy Westermeyer, Treasurer

    Here we’ll say something about Amy and that she brings a lot of years experience with $$ from the bank and stuff.

  • Kristin Teston, Secretary

    Bringing years of nonprofit experience as a communication director, Kristin manages our paperwork, website and social media. You can usually find her behind the camera at our events!

  • Lori Carlson

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  • Steve Stocker

    Some stuff about Steve will go here. Like that he’s the mayor and is reall invovled!

  • Dan Callies

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FAQs

  • Currently we do not offer regular hour of operation. Feel free to reach out by email to set up up a private showing, to schedule a rental, or attend on of our many public community events.

    We hope to offer regular hours soon!

  • The Sun Prairie Historical Society, Inc. (SPHSI) is a non-profit entity that owns and operates out of the Crosse House. It predates the City museum, which our members help establish. Today, SPHSI is made up of citizens who are interested in sharing and preserving local history through events and outreach.

    The Sun Prairie Historical Library and Museum (SPHLM) is a City-owned and supported public museum run by a professional staff and supported by volunteers.

    While we share an origin and a similar name, the Historical Society and the public museum are seperate entities with no affiliation.

  • The Sun Prairie Historical Society, Inc. is an active affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society and adheres to the membership requirements of the WHS.

Contact Us

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