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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.

Giving Trees Exhibit Opens

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 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

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 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

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

Volunteers will be recognized at this meeting with a pot luck supper!