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*CANCELLED* Grayslake Historical Society Program: The Edwards Family

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

Event is postponed to a date TBD Every family has a history.  The pioneer Edwards family history includes an asphyxiation, a lawsuit, politics and wealth.  Using images and stories, Grayslake […]

*CANCELLED* Lake County Civil War Roundtable

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

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will hold a discussion about common funeral practices during the Civil War.  All are welcome […]

The Concert You Need to Go To

Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Don’t miss this musical extravaganza featuring talented performers from Grayslake North High School.  Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs and join us at Centennial Park at the corner of […]

Art Show:  Mayfest

Heritage Center Courtyard

Join us for Mayfest, an outdoor fine art and music event put on by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, in the courtyard of the Heritage Center.  Enjoy an afternoon with art […]

Lake County Folk Club Concert

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

The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club featuring Dangerous Folk with opener Jim Schramm.  Admission charged. The museum will be open before and after the concert.

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.

Vintage Baseball, Away Game

McHenry Ball Field 3125 Barreville Road, Prairie Grove, Illinois

The Grayslake Athletics will play 19th century rules baseball against the McHenry County Independents.  Learn the wildly different rules and cheer on your Athletics using victorian era baseball slang.  Huzzah!

Meet Alice Paul

Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Alice Paul worked tirelessly for women's rights, organizing the first picketing demonstrations outside the White House and enduring imprisonment in the name of suffrage.  Actress Leslie Goddard will share her […]

Lake County Folk Club Concert

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

The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Small Potatoes with opener Jack Kennedy.  Tickets:  General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The […]