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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

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.

Children in the Civil War

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

The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will host speaker Ty Rohrer, Supervisor of the Waukegan History Museum.  Rohrer will present Children of the Civil War.  All are welcome.

Free

Fourth Annual Grayslake Giving Trees Display

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

Join us for the premiere of the Fourth Annual Grayslake Giving Trees display. We will also be hosting the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s annual Holiday Market from 5:00 to 8:00 PM that day.  Local non-profit and community organizations have been invited to share their message by decorating a tree at the museum.  The public […]