Civic leaders, business owners, community residents and audience members will participate in a "Show and Tell" program showcasing a family heirloom, an object from a collection, or a personal treasure. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Light refreshments provided.
Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery featuring costumed reenactors. Performances at 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Hosted by the Grayslake Historical Society and Strang Funeral Chapel. Parking available at the school (Westlake Christian Academy) on the northeast corner of Lake Street and Belvidere Road. Free, but donations appreciated.
Larry Lenzen will take a look back at the Village's 1965 Comprehensive Plan: What was envisioned, what actually happened... and why. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Light refreshments provided.
Richard Anderson will reflect on growing up and raising a family in Grayslake, his 47 years as a Trustee of the College of Lake County, and changing careers to become a small town lawyer. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Light refreshments provided.
Giving Trees Exhibit opens in the Heritage Center Upper Gallery.
Santa available for photos in the Society's vintage sleigh from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Music by the United Protestant Church Bell Choir at 3:00pm. Gallery tours, light refreshments, and crafts. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Holiday Open House Flyer 2025
Do you have any Grayslake-related items at home? The Grayslake Historical Society invites you to drop them off for a one-day only display at 12:00pm on February 14. All are welcome to visit the popup from 12:00pm-4:00pm to see Grayslake treasures in conjunction with the grand opening of the newest exhibit: "A Golden Milestone: 50 […]