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Meet Alice Paul

Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Alice Paul worked tirelessly for women's rights, organizing the first picketing demonstrations outside the White House and enduring imprisonment in the name of suffrage.  Actress Leslie Goddard will share her […]

Lake County Folk Club Concert

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

The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Small Potatoes with opener Jack Kennedy.  Tickets:  General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The […]

New Exhibit Opening: The Lure of Gray’s Lake

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

You know our town was named for it, but what else do you know about Gray's Lake?  Our latest exhibition dives into the lake's science, sports, people, places and adventures. […]

West Coast Cool Jazz Concert

Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Enjoy the Mike Flack Octet at the Grayslake Arts Fest in downtown Grayslake.  Visit our tent from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for hands-on history and fun.

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.

Concert in the Park

Centennial Park Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, United States

Enjoy a performance by the Chicago Metropolitan Brass Ensemble at Centennial Park in downtown Grayslake. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets for a patriotic concert full of family favorites. […]

*CANCELLED* Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood

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

Stop in for great stories and guaranteed laughs in the name of beloved entertainer Jack Benny. Waukegan History Museum Supervisor Ty Rohrer will share the life and legacy of this […]

*CANCELLED* Grayslake Jazz Combo Workshop

Heritage Center Courtyard

The Grayslake Jazz Combo Workshop will perform classic and modern jazz standards in the museum’s courtyard. Bring your lawn chairs for a night to remember under the stars.

*CANCELLED* Lake County Folk Concert: Joe Jenks

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

The museum hosts a concert by the Lake County Folk Club featuring Joe Jenks with opener Marcia Krieger. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13