Grayslake Historical Society

Folk Club Concert - Rescheduled
2020-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Admission charged

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

"The Concert You Need To Go To" - Canceled
2020-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake
Featuring Slam Funk and the choirs of Grayslake North High School

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting - Canceled
2020-05-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Search and Share Genealogy Group - Canceled
2020-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, 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.

Grayslake Arts Alliance Mayfest Online
2020-05-02 09:00 - 23:59
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM to 11:59 PM
The artwork will be on the GAA website starting at 9:00am on May 2, and will run until 11:59pm. To view the artwork, please visit https://www.grayslakeartsalliance.org/events.html
For questions about this show, please email grayslakeartsalliance@gmail.com

Grayslake Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
2020-04-26 07:30 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
After breakfast at the Grayslake Fire Station, walk over to the museum. The museum galleries are open during breakfast and until 4:00 PM.

“A Stroll Along the South Side of Center Street” - CANCELED
2020-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Using visual aids the history and stories of buildings and businesses on the south side of Center Street will be shared. Audience participation will be encouraged.
Society annual meeting: Two Society board members are up for re-election. There are also two additional openings. Board terms are for three years.

Shop ‘n’ Swirl Wine Walk - POSTPONED
2020-04-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Stop on by the Heritage Center to pick up your map and wine glass, then visit 15 Grayslake businesses for shopping and wine tasting. Tickets are $25 and all proceeds go to the Grayslake Heritage Center Foundation.

Search and Share Genealogy - CANCELED
2020-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join local genealogists for a lively discussion on researching family. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.

Grayslake Arts Alliance Pre-Spring Fine Arts Show and Sale - CANCELED
2020-03-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Escape the cold for our kickoff to spring – new artists, new artwork, a great time with friends, music, refreshments and ART.

Jan Krist & Jim Bizer Concert - CANCELED
2020-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
This electric duo’s songs are buoyant to poignant, heartfelt to hilarious, they cut a wide stylistic swath that reflects their varied musical backgrounds. Opener: Marcia Krieger. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Folk Club Members $13. Visit TheLakeCountyFolkClub.org for more information.

Prohibition, Before and Beyond: A Boozy History of Grayslake
2020-03-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Grayslake Historical Society member Jane Trump will share the story of Grayslake’s spirited past, from saloons of the ragtime era through the long, mostly dry spell of Prohibition up to today’s vibrant bar scene.

Make Slime! Workshop
2020-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us and our friends at the Busy Brains Children’s Museum as we create and play with a fun, sticky slime made out of gelatin. What flavor will your slime be? Be sure to visit our exhibit “Sounds, Smells, and a Smokestack” and the Busy Brains Children’s Museum after the workshop.

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

Katie Dahl Concert
2020-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
This singer-songwriter has earned accolades for the power of her alto voice, the literate candor of her songs, and the easy humor of her performances. Opener: Jim Schramm. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Folk Club Members $13. Visit TheLakeCountyFolkClub.org for more information.

Reminisce Grayslake Bars
2020-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join the Grayslake Historical Society this morning to reminisce about Grayslake bars. Share your memories of visiting Bill’s, the Last Chance Saloon, and other area pubs past and present. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Grayslake Bars and Prohibition Exhibit Grand Opening
2020-02-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Step into the saloons of Grayslake’s past and present in Grayslake Bars and Prohibition, an exhibit opening. Learn about who was selling illegal booze, what your favorite watering hole used to be and more!

Search and Share Genealogy
2020-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Winter Fine Arts Show & Sale
2020-01-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join the Grayslake Arts Alliance as they host their first fine arts show of 2020. Enjoy an evening of local art, music, and treats. Come to be inspired!

Lil’ Rev Concert
2020-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
At this Lake County Folk Club concert, ukulele master Lil’ Rev marries workingman’s folk music with fascinating rhythms to forge something authentic, true, and remarkable. ​Randy Anderson will open the concert. Visit TheLakeCountyFolkClub.org for more information.

Meet Louisa May Alcott
2020-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Louisa May Alcott’s story, “Little Women”, struck a chord with families nationwide when it was released in 1868. Leslie Goddard will portray Miss Alcott as she reminisces about her life, including her poverty-stricken childhood, her struggles to succeed as a writer, and the unexpected, phenomenal success of “Little Women” in 1868.

Heritage Center & Museum CLOSED
2020-01-01, 2019-12-25

The Town Turkey
2019-12-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Have you seen wild turkeys wandering around Grayslake? Families are welcome to join us at 10:00 AM as we read “The Town Turkey” and do a turkey-themed activity.

Folk Club Concert: Bittersweet Christmas Band
2019-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Heritage Center will host a concert featuring the vocal harmonies and masterful instrumentation of the Bittersweet Christmas Band, an act not to be missed. Visit TheLakeCountyFolkClub.org for more information.

Holiday Open House
2019-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us for children’s crafts, refreshments and music at the museum! The Warren Township High School Alumni Choir will perform. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be available for photos in the Society’s vintage sleigh.
