Come out and listen to some stories about Cook County’s past during a special presentation at 3 p.m. March 9 at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.
The Cook County Historical Society will host Cook County History: Stories You’ve Never Heard & Good Ones to Hear Again! as presented by a variety of local experts on the subject.
Ojibwe Elder Billy Blackwell will share his knowledge of local history and co-host with Historical Society Director Carrie McHugh.
Speakers and topics include Tim Cochrane, early history of the region; Victor Aubid, Ojibwe migrations; Milton Powell, Saganaga Lake and Blackstone; Alta McQuatters, Lutsen area and White Sky; Sue Kerfoot, Gunflint Lake stories; Chester Lindskog, A Changing County; and Gene Erickson, Fantastic Facts & Figures. In addition, there will be original art by Alice Powell, Jan Attridge, David Hahn and Heidi Sobanja.
The event will last about two hours and snacks will be served afterward. For more information contact Carrie at (218) 387-2883 or history@boreal.org
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