Cook County History & Storytelling

Hear some of the most fascinating stories from the region at "Cook County History: Stories You’ve Never Heard & Good Ones to Hear Again!"

Ojibwe Elder Billy Blackwell shares his knowledge of local history and co-hosts with Cook County Historical Society Director Carrie McHugh

Featuring a panel of guest speakers:

Tim Cochrane - Early history of the Region

Victor Aubid - Ojibwe Migrations

Milton Powell - Saganaga Lake & Blackstone

Alta McQuatters - Lutsen Area & White Sky

Sue Kerfoot - Gunflint Lake Stories

Chester Lindskog - A Changing County

Gene Erickson - Fantastic Facts & Figures

Original art by: Alice Powell, Jan Attridge, David Hahn, and Heidi Sobanja

Learn a bit about Chief Blackstone, Sam Zimmerman Sr., Benny Ambrose & Helmer Aakvik.

Event will last about 2 hours, and snacks will be served afterward.

Brought to you by the Cook County Historical Society.