July 20, 2025 – The Cook County Historical Society (CCHS) continues its Centennial Celebration with the return of the plank trout dinner and fundraiser, and cookbook.
On September 23, 2025, we will be celebrating our 100th anniversary with a dinner and fundraiser. Beginning at 4:30 p.m, we’ll kick off the evening with our annual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to join and hear what we’ve been up to this past year. At 5:00 p.m., live music will begin before dinner at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will have the option to choose from three different entrees; planked trout, homemade fish cakes, or vegetable lasagna (gluten free). Reservations are required. Orders can be placed by scanning the QR code or visiting the Cook County Historical Society website (cookcountyhistory.org/2025-centennial-celebration-dinner-fundraiser) or in person.
We are also excited to announce that we’re creating a cookbook to celebrate 100 years of rich and unique culinary heritage of Cook County and the Grand Portage area!
The 2025 Centennial Celebration Cookbook will feature a blend of historical and modern recipes, alongside archival photos. To truly represent our community’s food traditions and stories, we’re collecting recipes directly from you, our community members, and local restaurants.
You are invited to submit one (or more!) recipe to be included in the 2025 Cook County Historical Society Centennial Celebration Cookbook. Recipes can be submitted electronically by scanning the QR code or our website (cookcountyhistory.org/centennial-celebration-cookbook) in person, or via mail. The deadline for recipe submissions is August 24.
Cookbooks will be printed and available for sale this fall.
About the Cook County Historical Society
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.
