Grayslake Historical Society

Search & Share Genealogy
2022-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join local genealogists the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM for a lively discussion on researching family. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.

From Farmland to Ghost House to Town homes: The Cherry Creek Story
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Historical Society Secretary Jane Trump will present this virtual program. Today the Cherry Creek subdivision boasts hundreds of homes, but for many decades there was just one house on the property. Jane will share the stories of the pioneer family that built the house, the violent deaths that caused rumors it was haunted, the colorful residents who later lived there, the fire that destroyed it, and how the land became Cherry Creek. The program can be viewed on the Society’s Facebook page, Grayslake Historical Society. Just click on or enter this link into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/events/353814963119209 to view the program as it happens. The Society’s website, www.grayslakehistory.org will have it on its homepage.

Challenging Conflagrations and Capable Chiefs on Facebook Live
2021-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 PM on Facebook Live
Jane Trump will share stories, images and history of the history Grayslake Fire Department. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to access the event. Just enter this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/GrayslakeFireProgram to view the program as it happens. It will be archived, so you can use the same link to watch it later if you prefer.

EXHIBIT OPENS: Overcoming Disasters: A Community Comes Together
2021-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Grayslake has faced fires, tornados, floods, and now a pandemic. With original photographs, artifacts, and sets build by the College of Lake County Theater Department, you can be an eyewitness to disasters of the past. The exhibit ends with our current pandemic and an opportunity for you to leave your mark on records that will be kept for future generations to study this time in Grayslake history. The first 50 visitors will get a free gift!

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2020-12-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Search & Share Genealogy
2020-12-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-10-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Annual Giving Tree display opens
2020-11-27 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The display will continue through December during normal Museum open hours. Covid restrictions will apply.
This display features decorate trees created by local organizations. Trees are to illustrate each group’s mission. Visitors to the Museum may purchase a ticket(s) to vote for their favorite. The money received is share with the participating organization.

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 – 1919
2020-11-11 19:00 - 20:00
Depending on Covid restrictions in November, this program will be in person or on Facebook Live.
It’s fitting that we will be spotlighting the 1918 – 1919 pandemic on Veteran’s Day. Influenza raged in army and navy camps and caused the U.S. to lose more military personnel to disease than to combat in World War I. Jane Trump will bring a local focus to the story of the virulent illness that killed fifty million people world wide.

Folk Club Concert: Tricia Alexander
2020-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Heritage Center hosts a concert featuring Tricia Alexander with opener Jim Gary. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Folk Club Members $13.

A Stroll Down the South Side of Center Street
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:00
Previously a well-received program on the north side of the street was held with audience participation. Due to Covid – 19 restrictions, this program will very likely be on Facebook Live. Check social media and other sources as the date comes closer.
The program will briefly tell the history of each building with known stories add color. For example Peterkort’s Hotel is gone. It became a bowling alley which in turn burned down. Centenarian Florence Carlson said that her parents met in the dining room of the hotel while others recall fighting the bowling alley fire.

Earthmother Concert
2020-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Earthmother, a jam band influenced by the 1960s and 1970s will perform Bring your mask and a chair or blanket to enjoy this outdoor concert. Participants are expected to comply with proper social distancing. Space is limited. Reserve your ticket at http://earthmother.eventbrite.com

Special Program: Melodies & Memories featuring Bill Chapin and Friends
2020-09-09 19:00 - 20:00
Jane Trump will present stories and images for Grayslake’s 125 years of history, while Bill Chapin of Chapin Jazz Studio plays popular tunes from each decade. Having an “in person” audience will be impossible due to Covid – 19 restrictions, so we will make the presentation online via Facebook Live. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to access the event. Just enter this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/2PHZhnr to view the program as it happens. It will be archived, so you can use the same link to watch it later if you prefer.

Farmers Market Booth – Downtown Grayslake
2020-09-02 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Children will receive a kit to make a vintage toy. Free.

Search & Share Genealogy Group - Canceled
2020-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Folk Club Concert - Canceled
2020-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Admission charged

Grayslake Craft Beer Festival - Canceled
2020-05-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States

Memorial Day Parade - Canceled
2020-05-25 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Watch for Wilbur, the Society’s fire truck

Folk Club Concert - Rescheduled
2020-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

125th Anniversary Kick Off - Postponed
2020-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
