Grayslake Historical Society Program: Tales Unveiled, The Rest of the Story
2018-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Various presenters will reveal fascinating facts and extended stories behind the artifacts in our Tales Unveiled exhibit. Refreshments will be served.

Folk Club Concert: Sarah McQuaid
2018-09-16 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 Sarah McQuaid with Kath Casmer. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club Members $13
Lake County Folk Club website

Folk Club Concert: Kat Eggleston
2018-09-30 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 Kat Eggleston. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club Members $13
Lake County Folk Club website

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2018-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-01-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Grayslake Historical Society Program
2018-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us for extended stories about artifacts in the Tales Unveiled exhibit. Refreshments will be served after the program.

Saturday Kids! Learnin' about Lincoln
2018-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
This Saturday is all about one of Illinois’ most famous citizens: Abraham Lincoln

“Why Illinois Was Ground Zero for Innovation”
2018-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Author John Wasik discusses technological innovations in Illinois and their effects worldwide.

B-IL-NGO
2018-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join the Grayslake Area Public Library in the Heritage Center Community Room for Illinois Bicentennial-themed bingo.

A Toast to Art
2018-10-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Heritage Center Foundation invites you to Grayslake Village Hall for a silent art auction and wine tasting with wine donated by 129 Center Cut and art and music donated by the Grayslake Arts Alliance. Tickets: $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

Extended Hours
2018-10-21 07:30 - 16:00
The museum galleries will be open during the Grayslake Exchange Club Pancake Breakfast at the Grayslake Fire Station next door.

Illinois Trivia Timeline
2018-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030, United States
Meet us at the Grayslake Area Public Library to celebrate the Bicentennial with a game of Illinois-themed trivia!

Focus on Illinois Exhibit closes
2018-11-03 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Saturday Kids! Animals of the Armistice
2018-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
It’s the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. Discover how our furry and feathered friends helped with the peace following World War I.

Society Program: Bert Jacobson: Fireman, 3rd Class
2018-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The United States lost ships and men. One of the men who perished was Grayslake resident Herbert Jacobson. Robert Smyth will tell the story.

Folk Concert
2018-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
The museum hosts a Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Blind Squirrel. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Giving Trees Exhibit Opens
2018-11-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Our semi-annual Giving Trees exhibit will open in the upper gallery. Grayslake Chamber holiday market will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Community Room.

Special Bicentennial Celebration
2018-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Illinois celebrates its 200th anniversary! Stop by between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM for activities celebrating Illinois statehood.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2018-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Volunteers will be recognized at this meeting with a pot luck supper!

Volunteer Potluck
2018-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Society volunteers, board members and friends will gather for a holiday potluck supper.

Holiday Open House
2018-12-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Ho-Ho-Ho! The public is invited to the Society’s annual Holiday open House. Santa will pose for pictures in the Society’s vintage cutter. Children may do a craft project. The Warren Township Alumni Choir will perform.

Folk Concert
2018-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Kerry Patrick Clark with Dan Sylvester. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Search and Share Genealogy Group
2019-01-02 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.

Giving Trees Winners Announced!
2019-01-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The winners of the Grayslake Giving Trees contest will be announced. The community was invited to vote for their favorite tree during the month of December.

Saturday Kids! Cars on Ice
2019-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Learn about the old traditional annual race between a horse and a car on frozen Grays Lake! This morning, we’ll learn who won and how they won by making latex balloon rocket cars. Look for a Saturday Kids! program on the second Saturday of each month.

Grayslake Arts Alliance Art Show
2019-01-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us as the Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts its first fine art show of 2019. Enjoy an evening of local art, music, and treats. Come and be inspired!

Folk Concert
2019-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Bryan Bowers. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Park District Exhibit Opening
2019-02-02 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Park District was organized in 1959 with no parks, no building but with a strong vision. Learn how the vision came to fruition with several buildings and numerous parks.

Reminisce Session: Grayslake Park District
2019-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Have you participated in Grayslake Park District activites? Share your memories in an informal session. Coffee will be served. Open to the public.
