Grayslake Historical Society

The Electrifying Nellie Bly
2017-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Actress Lynn Rymarz will portray journalist and globe-trotting daredevil Nellie Bly. Learn the fascinating story of the 19th century reporter who raced around the world in less than 80 days, had herself committed to an insane asylum, joined a chorus line and more, all in the name of electrifying journalism.

Rolling Thunder Program
2017-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Lake County Civil War Roundtable program. Dave Oberg will present Rolling Thunder, a description of his recent trip to Shiloh National Battlefield to walk in the footsteps of his great-great grandfather. Oberg participated in an event organized by Duffy Neubauer to move a cannon and limber by hand from Pittsburg Landing to the position occupied by his great-great grandfather’s battery. Oberg will also provide a brief history of Battery H, from its organization to its baptism by fire at Shiloh. All are welcome to attend.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2017-02-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-01-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2016-12-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2016-11-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2016-10-05 07:00 - 20:00, 2016-09-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Search and Share Genealogy Group
2017-02-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-01-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2016-12-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2016-11-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2016-10-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2016-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

The Lincoln Highway: Traveling America from Coast to Coast
2017-01-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Long before Route 66 captured our imaginations, the Lincoln Highway served as the nation’s first coast to coast network of roads for early motorists. Join Kay Shelton, National President of the Lincoln Memorial Highway Association, as she shares the history of the Mother Road’s predecessor, the Lincoln Highway

Civil War Roundtable
2017-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum will host a meeting of the Civil War Roundtable. All are welcome to attend.

Giving Trees Winners Announced
2017-01-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The museum will announce the winners of the Fourth Annual Grayslake Giving Trees display. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Holiday Open House
2016-12-11 00:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, 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.

Lest We Forget: Stories by World War II Veterans
2016-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Historical Society will hold a special program in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the beginning of World War II. The program will feature stories by World War II veterans from Grayslake, collected by Layton Plyman and former Grayslake Junior High School students as part of an oral history project. The interviews included stories about being a prisoner of war, serving in the U.S. Navy, guarding prisoners and being in charge of mess tents.

Fourth Annual Grayslake Giving Trees Display
2016-11-25 12:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join us for the premiere of the Fourth Annual Grayslake Giving Trees display. We will also be hosting the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s annual Holiday Market from 5:00 to 8:00 PM that day. Local non-profit and community organizations have been invited to share their message by decorating a tree at the museum. The public is encouraged to vote for their favorites with their dollars through the end of December.

Children in the Civil War
2016-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will host speaker Ty Rohrer, Supervisor of the Waukegan History Museum. Rohrer will present Children of the Civil War. All are welcome.

No Greater Love than This: Remembering the Grayslake Lift Station Tragedy of 1974
2016-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Grayslake Historical Society board member Dan Graham will remind the audience of this poignant day in Grayslake’s history. Refreshments provided.

High Speed Rally Driver to Share His Stories
2016-10-26 07:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Local resident John Smiskol will describe his experiences as a navigator and driver in high speed performance rallies. This is an exhilarating sport and a program not to be missed, with great stories and images! Visit the museums automotive exhibition, Maps, Motors and Memories after the lecture.

Civil War Battlefield Photographs
2016-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will host speaker Lawrence Lee Hewitt, who will present Port Hudson: The Most Significant Battlefield Photographs of the Civil War. Hewitt will explain why these images deserved to be so regarded, how, when and why they came to exist, and who took them.

The Rockenbach Story
2016-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Historical Society will host Doug Rockenbach as he discusses the Rockenbach family and dealership. Former employees will share stories as well. Refreshments provided.

Annual Living History Cemetery Walk
2016-10-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Grayslake Cemetery, Lake Street, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030
Mark your calendars for the Grayslake Historical Society’s annual living history tour of the Grayslake Cemetery. Visit the cemetery on Lake Street, just north of Belvidere Road at 1:30 PM or 2:30 PM for a fascinating program given by costumed actors. This year, the tour will feature stories of immigrants and immigration. The event is free, though good will donations are greatly appreciated. The event runs rain or shine.

Welcome Alumni Reception
2016-09-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Coffee and light refreshments will be served from Noon to 4:00 PM for an alumni reception

Who's Behind the Words
2016-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Historical Society will present Who’s Behind the Words: The Story of Grayslake Publishers. Come hear stories of three magazine publishers with connections to our village between 1912 and 1995.

Burnside at the Bridge
2016-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join the Lake County Civil War Roundtable in the museum’s community room as Frank Crawford presents Burnside at the Bridge. All are welcome.

Enjoy a Model Car Show at the Museum
2016-08-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
As you enjoy the Oasis’ annual vintage car show, don’t forget to stop by the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum for the community’s “little car show.” We will have a special display of model cars and trucks, many of them collectible. Watch for Wilbur, the Grayslake Historical Society’s 1954 fire engine downtown.
