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Search and Share Genealogy Group

Museum Archives 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, 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.

Grayslake Historical Society Program: Edwards Family

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

Every family has a history. The Edwards family history includes an asphyxiation, a lawsuit, politics and wealth. Using images and stories, Grayslake Historical Society member Linda Willhite will share her extensive research on this intriguing local family. A farewell reception for Executive Director Dave Oberg will follow.

Wine and Art

Renwood Country Club 701 E Shorewood Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL, United States

Join us for a wine tasting and silent auction of original art at the Renwood Country Club. Tickets are $30/person in advance or $35/person at the door, and all proceeds from the event will help with the preservation of museum collections affected by the flood. RSVP by November 8 or direct any questions to Dave […]

Saturday Kids:  Bowling Games

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

9 pins, 10 pins, 2 balls, obstacles. We’ll travel through time and around the world as we explore various bowling games. Join us for a morning of hands-on, history fun. Saturday Kids is a free hands-on program series for families.

Lake County Folk Club Concert

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

Enjoy a performance by the Lake County Folk Club, featuring LJ Booth and Chris Kokesh.  General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Boughs and Bows

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

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive display of holiday wreaths in the Heritage Center courtyard, then come inside for the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Holiday Market.  Each Boughs and Bows wreath was created by a local nonprofit and can be bid upon between November 24 and December 10.  Proceeds will be split between […]

Search and Share Genealogy Group

Museum Archives 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, 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.

Holiday Open House

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

Be sure to visit the museum for the Grayslake Historical Society’s annual Holiday Open House.  Enjoy children’s crafts and refreshments.  The Warren High School Alumni choir will perform at 2:00 PM and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be available for photographs in the Historical Society’s vintage sleigh from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.