Grayslake Historical Society

“A Stroll Along the South Side of Center Street” - CANCELED
2020-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
