Grayslake Historical Society

Illinois Trivia Timeline
2018-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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

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.

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.

“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.

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

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.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2018-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-09-05 07:00 - 20:00, 2018-08-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-07-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

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

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

Grayslake Historical Society Program: Tales Unveiled, The Rest of the Story
2018-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Focus on Illinois Photography Exhibit Awards
2018-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Find out which photographers were chosen as winners!

Saturday Kids! Fall
2018-09-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Harvest the crops, clear the gardens, rake the leaves and other Fall adventures

Wilbur at the Oasis Car Show
2018-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Stop downtown to see Wilbur, the Society’s vintage fire engine, at the Oasis Car Show!

Vintage Baseball Game
2018-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Central Park
Watch the Grayslake Athletics take on the McHenry County Independents at Central Park. The Color Aloft Balloon Festival will follow the game.

Folk Concert: Trillium
2018-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum hosts a Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Trillium. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Grayslake Summer Days
2018-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Summer Days Tent, Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum’s booth downtown at Summer Days. Be sure to wave at Wilbur the fire engine in the parade!

Grayslake Farmers Market
2018-08-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Grayslake Farmer’s Market, Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for the bright yellow Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum booth for hands-on history fun during the Farmers Market. The museum will be open until 7:00 PM too.

Saturday Kids! Archaeology Adventure
2018-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
We will dig for hidden artifacts and learn how archaeologists work in the field. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside.

Downtown Drum Circle
2018-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | IL
Stop downtown for a free community event where we will create music together. We promise: no experience necessary! Listen to the rhythm or step up to a drum and add your own beat.

Search and Share Genealogy Group
2018-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, 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.

Lake County Folk Club Board Member Showcase
2018-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum is hosting a benefit concert by the Lake County Folk Club. This event will be a Board Member Showcase! Admission is a free will donation. All proceeds from this very special concert will be donated to the Grayslake Historical Society.

Grayslake Farmers Market
2018-07-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Grayslake Farmer’s Market, Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Look for the bright yellow Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum booth during the Farmers Market. The museum will be open until 7:00 PM too.

Objects Unveiled
2018-07-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Society invites the public to share a family object and its story, or bring a unique “mystery” item. Light refreshments will be served and our new exhibit, Tales Unveiled, will be open after the program.

200th Day Celebration
2018-07-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
We love to celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial. Visit us at the Heritage Center for a day full of fun games and number 200-themed activities!

Exhibit: Tales Unveiled – Grand Opening
2018-07-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Our newest exhibit reveals the secret stories hidden inside Grayslake artifacts, as told by the artifacts themselves. The museum exhibit committee has uncovered historical facts and stories previously unknown about these artifacts. Come see and learn about them in the new exhibit.

Saturday Kids! Happy Birthday
2018-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Bring the kids to an old-fashioned birthday party for America and the state of Illinois. We will have cake, old-fashioned games and crafts the kids will enjoy!
