Event: Community Cook Books exhibit at the Stupey Cabin Gardens

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Sep

Open from dawn to dusk, view highlights from our collection of over 30 community cook books from Highland Park can be viewed at the Stupey Cabin porch.

Cabin Curious?

Look for us next on Saturday, October 4 and November 1, 2025: 11 AM to 1 PM.

If we have volunteer docents, we will extend our openings.

For information please email: archives@highlandparkhistory.org or call 847-432-7090

Stupey Cabin is located on St. Johns Avenue between the Library (Laurel Avenue) and City Hall (Hazel Avenue). Convenient parking at the train station across the street.

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