Cook County Historical Society Centennial Cookbook

The Cook County Historical Society (CCHS), which is celebrating its centennial in 2025, is committed to the collection, preservation, and dissemination of Cook County history, connecting it to the state of Minnesota's narrative. CCHS manages five historical sites: the Cook County History Museum (1896 Lightkeeper's House), the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery, St. Francis Xavier “Chippewa City” Church, the Bally Blacksmith Shop, and a 1930s fish house replica featuring the fishing tug Nee-Gee. The Cook County Historical Society is creating a cookbook to celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2025. Through this project, we hope to capture the unique culinary heritage of Cook County and Grand Portage, featuring a blend of historical recipes and archival photos. To ensure it truly represents the community, its food traditions, and stories, the society will also collect recipes from local residents and restaurants. The goal is for the cookbook to be more than just a collection of recipes; it's designed to be a treasured item, telling stories through its historical content and reflecting the deep connection between food and community in the area over the past century and beyond.