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Burnside at the Bridge

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

Join the Lake County Civil War Roundtable in the museum’s community room as Frank Crawford presents Burnside at the Bridge. All are welcome.

Who’s Behind the Words

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

The Grayslake Historical Society will present Who's Behind the Words: The Story of Grayslake Publishers. Come hear stories of three magazine publishers with connections to our village between 1912 and 1995.

Free

Welcome Alumni Reception

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

Coffee and light refreshments will be served from Noon to 4:00 PM for an alumni reception

Free

Annual Living History Cemetery Walk

Grayslake Cemetery Lake Street, Grayslake, Illinois

Mark your calendars for the Grayslake Historical Society’s annual living history tour of the Grayslake Cemetery. Visit the cemetery on Lake Street, just north of Belvidere Road at 1:30 PM or 2:30 PM for a fascinating program given by costumed actors. This year, the tour will feature stories of immigrants and immigration. The event is […]

Search and Share Genealogy Group

Museum Archives 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, United States

Join the Grayslake Historical Society and local genealogists for a lively discussions on researching family history. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.

The Rockenbach Story

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

The Grayslake Historical Society will host Doug Rockenbach as he discusses the Rockenbach family and dealership.  Former employees will share stories as well.  Refreshments provided.

Free

Civil War Battlefield Photographs

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will host speaker Lawrence Lee Hewitt, who will present Port Hudson:  The Most Significant Battlefield Photographs of the Civil War.  Hewitt will explain why these images deserved to be so regarded, how, when and why they came to exist, and who took them.

Free

High Speed Rally Driver to Share His Stories

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

Local resident John Smiskol will describe his experiences as a navigator and driver in high speed performance rallies.  This is an exhilarating sport and a program not to be missed, with great stories and images!  Visit the museums automotive exhibition, Maps, Motors and Memories after the lecture.

Free