Grayslake Historical Society

"Reminisce: The Last Chance Saloon"
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Historical Society hosts a session about the Last Chance Saloon. Bring your memories to share. Light refreshments will be provided. Free.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 and 6 more dates | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Society Program: "Show and Tell"
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
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.

Society Cemetery Walk
2025-10-05 13:30 | Grayslake Cemetery, Lake Street, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030
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.

Society Program: Larry Lenzen
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
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.

Society Program: Richard Anderson
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
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.

Village Tree Lighting and Giving Trees
2025-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Giving Trees Exhibit opens in the Heritage Center Upper Gallery.

Society Holiday Open House
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
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

"A Golden Milestone: 50 Objects, 50 Years" Exhibit Opening
2026-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
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 Objects, 50 Years.”

Society Program: "50 Years, 50 Treasures."
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Hear the stories of selected artifacts from the recently opened exhibit and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grayslake Historical Society. This will be accompanied by exhibit tours and anniversary cake. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Light refreshments provided.

Society Program: "The Kick Family" and Annual Meeting/Board Election
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Randy Kick will tell of lively times growing up with a family of 19 kids and share memories of his days at St. Gilbert and Grayslake High School. Historical Society Annual Meeting/Board Election. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Light refreshments provided.

Society Program: "A Cut Above: Notable Barbers and Hairdressers in Grayslake's Past"
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Jane Trump will take a nostalgic look back at notable barbershops and hair salons in Grayslake’s past. Heritage Center Community Room. Free. Light refreshments provided.
