The Cook County Historical Society is excited to announce our summer hours for the Cook County Historical Society History Museum, which begin on Friday, May 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This summer, join us inside the History Museum, originally the Grand Marais lightkeeper's residence, built in 1896 and a National Historic Landmark. We have a variety of exhibits exploring local history, including the Civilian Conservation Corps era, maritime heritage, early homesteading in the North Shore, wartime experiences, and much more.

Admission is free. 

To learn more about the History Museum and other Cook County Historical Society news, visit cookcountyhistory.org. 

About the Cook County Historical Society:

The purpose of the Historical Society shall be the collection, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Cook County and to relate it to the history of the State of Minnesota.

Founded on October 29, 1925, the Cook County Historical Society now operates five buildings: the Historical Society Museum (the 1896 Lightkeeper's House); the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery (JHP Art Gallery); St. Francis Xavier Chippewa City Church; Bally Blacksmith Shop; and a 1930s fish house replica and the 35’ fishing tug, Nee-Gee, built in 1935 in Grand Marais.