Cook County Historical Society

Over the past 99 years, the Cook County Historical Society has received over 35,000 photographs and negatives, 5400 historical objects, over 10,000 archival documents, 1767 library items, and close to 400 works of art, all of which showcase, preserve, and share the stories of the people and places of Cook County and Grand Portage. 

We do not take the responsibility of evaluating, caring for, and preserving these items and collections lightly. Artifacts help us learn about a culture, share personal stories and history, and provide visual imagery that takes us back to a specific place and time. They bring history alive and help us bridge a connection to a place, person, or thing. 

Make your gift today, and remember to share on social media, drop an email to a friend, or, of course, call someone and share your story. It helps us all build community together.

Thank you for your support!