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Civil War Roundtable

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

Author David Dixon will discuss his book, The Lost Gettysburg Address, which shares the story of Kentucky native Charles Anderson, who delivered the closing oration following Lincoln’s address.  Learn the true […]

Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood

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

Stop in for great stories and guaranteed laughs in the name of the beloved entertainer Jack Benny.  Waukegan History Museum Supervisor Ty Rohrer will share the life and legacy of […]

Cemetery Walk

Grayslake Cemetery Lake Street, Grayslake, Illinois

Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery: The theme of the twentieth annual Grayslake Cemetery Walk is "Remembering the Past."  Themes of previous walks will be recalled.  Costumed interpreters will […]

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.

Warren Township High School

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

The Grayslake Historical Society will host author and Warren Township alumnus Jim Lodesky, who will share stories about Warren Township High School which celebrated its 100th birthday this year.  The […]

Civil War Roundtable:  The Old Ball Game

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

The Roundtable will host Dave Oberg as he introduces the rules, history, cheers and jeers of 1850s baseball.  All are welcome to attend.

R. E. Olds

State Bank of the Lakes 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL, United States

Join us at State Bank of the Lakes to learn about early auto inventors, races and advertising strategies.  Presented by actor R. J. Lindsey as Oldsmobile founder R. E. Olds.

Saturday Kids:  Ice & Ice Cream

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

Bring the family to see how ice cream is made, compete in an ice (cube) harvest race, and explore the science and history of this cold and tasty treat.  Saturday Kids is […]