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Saturday Kids! Weaving 

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

Weaving is a special skill used to make blankets, baskets and rugs.  Kids will see real artifacts used for weaving and make a woven treasure of their own.  Look for […]

Grayslake Historical Society Program: Family Heirlooms

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

Join the Grayslake Historical Society as six individuals share a family object and tell its story with a little family history. Presenters include Nancy Reed, Steve Lawrence, Cynthia Lee, Kim […]

Grayslake Arts Alliance Fine Arts Show

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

Join the Grayslake Arts Alliance for a special Illinois Bicentennial Fine Art Show.  Enjoy a display of art created by local artists as well as music by students of the […]

Folk Concert

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

The museum hosts a concert by the Lake County Folk Club featuring Claudia Russell and Bruce Kaplan, with opener Cuz‘n Bone. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk […]

Focus on Illinois Exhibit Opens

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

When you picture Illinois, what do you see?  2018 marks the Illinois bicentennial and Focus on Illinois showcases the talent of amateur and professional photographers alike through their images celebrating Illinois.

Spring Break Activities

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

Families are invited to play games, do projects and complete a Scavenger Hunt around the building! 12:00 to 4:00 PM

Chicago’s Candy Companies

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

Enjoy some of Illinois’ sweetest history in this Bicentennial program about Chicago’s Candy Companies. Learn about well-known candy companies that have been a part of Chicago's history including Tootsie Rolls, […]

Local Library Lore Program

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

Society Member and former Cook Memorial Librarian Jane Trump has researched and woven together the story of the Grayslake Area Public Library. Learn how it started, where it has been […]