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Grayslake Farmer’s Market

Grayslake Farmer's Market Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, United States

Stop by our booth!  We will be offering hands-on history fun at the Grayslake Farmers Market

A Story of Courage in the Holocaust

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United States

Author Marty Brounstein will discuss his book, Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of courage in the Holocaust.  Brounstein will share the story of Frans and Mien Wijnakker, who saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews during World War II and the Holocaust. This true and remarkable story has a personal connection […]

Summer Jazz Concert

Heritage Center Courtyard

The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum is proud to host our first Jazz concert of the summer. The student Grayslake Jazz Combo Workshop will perform Classic and modern jazz standards in the museum’s courtyard.

Celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service

Grayslake Village Hall 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, United States

Actor R. J Lindsey will portray Stephen T. Mather, founding director of the National Park Service at Grayslake Village Hall. This program, sponsored by the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, is planned in observance of the National Park Service’s Centennial. Featuring colorful stories and stunning images of parks and wildlife, this program shares true stories […]

Cool Jazz Concert at Centennial Plaza

Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Join us for a Jazz concert on as the Mike Flack Jazz Octet performs West Coast Cool Jazz. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets for a night to remember.  Rain location:  Grayslake Heritage Center

Grand Opening Maps, Motors & Memories Exhibit

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

The museum will unveil a new exhibition exploring Grayslake’s automotive history.  Guided tours will be provided at 1 p.m.

Search and Share Genealogy Group

Museum Archives 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, 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.