Grayslake Historical Society

Folk Concert
2018-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Lake County Folk Club hosts a concert at the Village Hall featuring Michael P. Smith, with openers Bill Liggett and Larry Sell. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Saturday Kids! Farm to Factory to Table
2018-05-12 10:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Spring is planting time. Learn about Grayslake’s part in taking crops from farms to the local canning factory to your table. Plant some seeds to add to your own yard or garden. Welcome Spring!

Great Lakes, Great Women Program
2018-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us for a presentation on Great Lakes, Great Women which explores the significant contributions of women to Naval Station Great Lakes from its opening in 1911 through the present. This presentation highlights over twenty women who broke legal and civic barriers in the fight for inclusion, equality, and recognition within the United States Navy.

Grayslake Arts Alliance MayFest
2018-05-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
The Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts an outdoor art and music festival with children’s crafts, music, refreshments and so much more. Rain location: inside the Heritage Center

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2018-05-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-03-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-02-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-01-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Chelsti Winds Woodwind Quintet Concert
2018-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Enjoy a musical performance by this talented quintet.

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station
2018-04-15 08:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum will be open. All are welcome to browse our museum exhibits before or after breakfast.

Local Library Lore Program
2018-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 and who the players were.
Note: This is also the Society’s annual meeting and two board members are to be elected for three year terms.

Chicago’s Candy Companies
2018-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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, Brachs, Fannie May and Frango Mints.

Spring Break Activities
2018-03-28 - 2018-03-30 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Families are invited to play games, do projects and complete a Scavenger Hunt around the building!
12:00 to 4:00 PM

Focus on Illinois Exhibit Opens
2018-03-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, 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.

Folk Concert
2018-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the show.

Grayslake Arts Alliance Fine Arts Show
2018-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 Chapin Jazz Studio, a kids art project with Lincoln-style hats and prairie-style bonnets, and free refreshments.

Grayslake Historical Society Program: Family Heirlooms
2018-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 Denny, Nancy Johannsen and Joyce Norton.

Saturday Kids! Weaving
2018-03-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 a Saturday Kids! program on the second Saturday of each month.

Folk Concert
2018-02-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a concert by the Lake County Folk Club featuring Diamonds in the Rust, with opener David Callan. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the show.

Bicentennial Photography Contest Entry Deadline
2018-02-24 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
2018 marks the Illinois bicentennial and we’re inviting amateur and professional photographers alike to share images that represent Illinois! Completed entries must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 24 and will remain on display through November 3, 2018.

Reminisce Session: The Manor
2018-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Historical Society invites residents of the Manor, past and present, and their friends to Reminisce. Bring stories and pictures to share about living in this Grayslake neighborhood. Coffee and rolls will be served!

Saturday Kids! Snow
2018-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Snow is fun to play in, but how is it made? Join us as we break out our magnifying glasses and make a Snow Explorer’s kit to take home. Look for Saturday Kids! program on the second Saturday of each month.

Search and Share Genealogy Group
2018-02-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-01-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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.

Folk Concert
2018-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a concert by the Lake County Folk Club featuring Barbara Silverman & Colby Maddox, with opener Wattle & Daub. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the show.

Grayslake Arts Alliance Fine Arts Show
2018-01-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Stop by the museum to enjoy a display of art created by local artists as well as artist demonstrations and refreshments. Come be inspired!

Meet Harriet Tubman
2018-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us on this day off from school as we learn about Harriet Tubman. Reenactor Pamela Welcome will share Harriet’s life as a conductor of the Underground Railroad and spy during the Civil War through stories and songs.

Saturday Kids! Traveling Basket
2018-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Families are invited to put their hands on the past as members of the Grayslake Historical Society share artifacts from their Traveling Basket.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2017-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a concert by the Lake County Folk Club featuring Tricia Alexander. General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.
