Women of Cook County event is this Thursday! New for 2026: Reservations Required

The Cook County Historical Society will kick off the 4th annual Women of Cook County event on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery. Join us for this annual Fisherman’s Picnic tradition!

New for 2026: Due to popular demand and to ensure everyone has a safe and comfortable experience that honors venue capacity limits, we kindly request that you reserve your spot in advance. Space is limited, so make your reservations today!

Reserve your spot here.

This year, CCHS will feature stories from local photographer Maude Toftey, who was a teacher in Grand Marais and a hobby photographer who took photos for the Cook County News Herald, among many other projects. CCHS has around 500 glass negatives of Maude’s photos, capturing life in Cook County in the early 1900s.

We will also feature Joan Drury, an award-winning feminist author, activist, and publisher who dedicated her life to uplifting women's voices through her work Spinsters Ink, the Harmony Women's Fund, and the Norcroft writing retreat. Joan also founded Drury Lane Books and is the namesake behind the Violence Prevention Center’s Joan Drury Award, which recognizes a Cook County community member who is committed to feminism and gender equity through volunteerism, community commitment, personal awareness, promotion of education, awareness, and outreach, and philanthropy.

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