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“Why Illinois Was Ground Zero for Innovation”

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

Author John Wasik discusses technological innovations in Illinois and their effects worldwide.

B-IL-NGO

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

Join the Grayslake Area Public Library in the Heritage Center Community Room for Illinois Bicentennial-themed bingo.

A Toast to Art

Grayslake Village Hall 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, 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

The museum galleries will be open during the Grayslake Exchange Club Pancake Breakfast at the Grayslake Fire Station next door.

Illinois Trivia Timeline

Grayslake Area Public Library 100 Library Ln, GRAYSLAKE, IL, United States

Meet us at the Grayslake Area Public Library to celebrate the Bicentennial with a game of Illinois-themed trivia!

Saturday Kids! Animals of the Armistice

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 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

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

The museum hosts a Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Blind Squirrel. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.