Grayslake Historical Society

A Toast to Art
2019-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Discover your new favorite wine as you enjoy an evening of art and music in support of the Grayslake Heritage Center Foundation at Grayslake’s Village Hall. Wine tasting provided by 129 Center Cut and art by the Grayslake Arts Alliance. Tickets are $30 in advance. Contact 847-543-1745 or http://atoasttoart.eventbrite.com

Open House at the Grayslake Middle School
2019-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grayslake Middle School, the school will have free tours, displays and a continuous video telling its history. The event is a joint effort of the Grayslake Historical Society and CCSD 46. It takes place during the Lions Club Steer Roast.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2019-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Search and Share Genealogy
2019-09-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-08-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-07-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-06-05 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.

Vintage Baseball Game
2019-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Grayslake Central Park
Support your Grayslake Athletics as they take on the McHenry Independants in a gentlemanly game of 19th century baseball. The game takes place before the Color Aloft Balloon Festival at the north side of Central Park. Do you like baseball? We need players for our team. If interested, contact Ben at bjohnson@villageofgrayslake.com

West African Drum Circle
2019-08-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Back by popular demand! Medusa’s Musical Mysteries will perform leaving empty chairs (and drums) in the circle for anyone who wants to add their own beat. No musical talent required, all ages welcome.

Grayslake Farmers Market
2019-08-21 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for our bright yellow booth at the Farmers Market for a fun hands-on activity.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2019-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Folk duo Ashley & Simpson mixes traditional songs and instrumentation with beautiful vocal harmonies. Opener: Ted Geise. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Folk Club Members $13

Grayslake Summer Days
2019-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for our bright yellow booth for a fun hands-on activity.

Chicago Highlanders Concert
2019-08-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets for a performance by bagpipers and drummers from the Chicago Highlanders Pipe Band

Lake County Folk Club Song Circle
2019-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
See the Lake County Folk Club website for details.

Gelatin Factory Exhibit Opens
2019-07-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Be the first to see our new exhibit Sounds, Smells & a Smokestack: Remembering Grayslake Gelatin

Reminisce: Junior High/Middle School memories
2019-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Share memories of your time at the Grayslake Junior High/Middle School with former students and teachers. Free event. Free coffee.ior

Lake County Folk Club Open Stage
2019-07-14 13:30 - 16:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Corn Shelling at the Grayslake Farmers Market
2019-07-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Grayslake Farmer’s Market, Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for our bright yellow booth at the Grayslake Farmers Market to learn how to shell corn the old fashioned way.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2019-07-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Lake County Folk Club favorites Compass reunites to bring us high energy acoustic folk music fueled by strong four-part vocal harmonies and creative instrumentation. Opener: David Callan
Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Folk Club Members $13

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2019-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a concert featuring Kitty Donohoe with opener Wattle & Daub. Check the Lake County Folk Club website for details.

Lake County Folk Club Open Stage
2019-06-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Check the Lake County Folk Club website for details

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2019-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Lake County Folk Club Bluegrass Jam
2019-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Check the Lake County Folk Club website for details.

Memorial Day Parade
2019-05-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for Wilbur, a 1954 fire engine, as he makes his way through Grayslake during the annual Memorial Day parade.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2019-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Heritage Center hosts a concert featuring SongSisters, a trio of singer/songwriter friends who perform in-the-round. Visit the website for ticket information.

The Concert You Need to Go To
2019-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs and join us at Centennial Park at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets. The concert features Grayslake North’s Slam Funk, the school’s Motown group, as well as the Pirate Choir and Pulse a cappella.

Churchill Family History
2019-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
At this month’s Grayslake Historical Society program, Robert Churchill will tell the history of the law firm his grandfather started along with family history. Bob knows some Grayslake history that many residents do not. Refreshments after the program.
