• 200th Day Celebration

    Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 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!

  • Objects Unveiled  

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

  • Grayslake Farmers Market

    Grayslake Farmer's Market Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, 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.

  • Lake County Folk Club Board Member Showcase

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

  • Search and Share Genealogy Group

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

    Join local genealogists for a lively discussion on researching family. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.

  • Downtown Drum Circle

    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.

  • Saturday Kids! Archaeology Adventure   

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

    We will dig for hidden artifacts and learn how archaeologists work in the field.  Weather permitting, this program will be held outside.

  • Grayslake Farmers Market

    Grayslake Farmer's Market Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, 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.

  • Grayslake Summer Days

    Grayslake Summer Days Tent Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 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!