Pick up your free Passport to the Past booklet at any heritage center or museum in Cook County! Visit all 18 sites in person or virtually then return to get your booklet stamped! Learn about the rich history of Cook County while exploring the historic locations, museums, and heritage centers.

In Grand Marais, stop by the Cook County History Museum, JHP Art Gallery, or Visit Cook County visitor center to pick up your Passport to the Past Booklet today! 

Click on the Passport above to view an online version of the booklet!

Visit the Story Map virtually by clicking the image MAP!


Click on the videos below for a bit of Cook County history!


The Passport Program was created in part through funding by these grantors: