Grayslake Historical Society

Search and Share Genealogy Group
2017-08-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-07-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-06-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-05-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-04-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Museum Archives, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, 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.

*CANCELLED* Lake County Folk Concert: Joe Jenks
2017-07-30 07:00 - 21:00 | 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 Joe Jenks with opener Marcia Krieger. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13

*CANCELLED* Grayslake Jazz Combo Workshop
2017-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 | 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* Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood
2017-07-12 07:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 famous Waukegan native.

Concert in the Park
2017-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, 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. Centennial Park is located at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2017-07-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-06-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-05-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

West Coast Cool Jazz Concert
2017-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

New Exhibit Opening: The Lure of Gray's Lake
2017-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, 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. Little lake lovers will get hooked on our hands-on kid activities.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2017-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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 museum will be open before and after the concert.

Meet Alice Paul
2017-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 story. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Centennial Park, located at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets. Rain location: Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum.

Vintage Baseball, Away Game
2017-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | McHenry Ball Field, 3125 Barreville Road, Prairie Grove, Illinois, 60012
The Grayslake Athletics will play 19th century rules baseball against the McHenry County Independents. Learn the wildly different rules and cheer on your Athletics using victorian era baseball slang. Huzzah!

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2017-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club featuring Dangerous Folk with opener Jim Schramm. Admission charged. The museum will be open before and after the concert.

Art Show: Mayfest
2017-05-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
Join us for Mayfest, an outdoor fine art and music event put on by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, in the courtyard of the Heritage Center. Enjoy an afternoon with art by Alliance members, an art demonstration, music, a family art activity and refreshments.

The Concert You Need to Go To
2017-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake
Don’t miss this musical extravaganza featuring talented performers from Grayslake North High School. Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs and join us at Centennial Park at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets. The concert features Slam Funk, the school’s Motown group , as well as the Pirate Choir and Pulse a cappela!

*CANCELLED* Lake County Civil War Roundtable
2017-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will hold a discussion about common funeral practices during the Civil War. All are welcome to attend.

*CANCELLED* Grayslake Historical Society Program: The Edwards Family
2017-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Event is postponed to a date TBD
Every family has a history. The pioneer Edwards family history includes an asphyxiation, a lawsuit, politics and wealth. Using images and stories, Grayslake Historical Society board member Linda Willhite will share her extensive research on this intriguing family. Refreshments. Free

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2017-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club. Admission charged. The museum will be open before and after the concert.

Grayslake Arts Alliance
2017-04-22 17:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum will host the Grayslake Arts Alliance show. Free will donation. Museum galleries will be open.

Lake County Civil War Roundtable
2017-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
On Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 PM, David Noe will discuss the Pennsylvania Home Guard. Free. All are welcome to attend.

Grayslake Historical Society Program
2017-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Election of officers and two directors. Officers serve for two years and directors for three years. Nominations can be made from the floor. The program for the evening will feature six local residents sharing a family heirloom and telling its story. Among those presenting are Chris Brenner, Lori Guenther, Jackie Hansen and Jim Richardson. Refreshments. Free.

Chelesti Winds Concert
2017-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Chelesti Winds quintet will present a program featuring classical to contemporary music.

SummershotZ Photography
2017-04-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Support local young artists! Student photographers from Grayslake and neighboring communities have put together a photography exhibit featuring their best work. The artists will be there to talk about their work and chat over hors d’oeuvres.

World War I Lusitania Story
2017-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
To commemorate the U.S. entry into World War I, actor and historian R. J. Lindsey will present a detailed photo story of the Lusitania.
