Grayslake Historical Society

Grayslake Historical Society Program: Edwards Family
2017-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, 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.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2017-11-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-10-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-09-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2017-08-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Search and Share Genealogy Group
2017-11-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-10-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-09-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2017-08-02 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.

Behind the Song
2017-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Join the museum to welcome host Chuck VanderVennet and artists Annie and Rod Capps for “Behind the Song,” presented by the Lake County Folk Club. General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Dread-time Stories
2017-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Put on your favorite costume and join us for a bewitching hour of spooky stories and terrifying tales, as told by members of our own Grayslake Historical Society! Donations appreciated.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2017-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Enjoy a performance by the Lake County Folk Club, featuring Anne Hills with opener Jim Fine. General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Special Hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
2017-10-15 08:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Stop by the museum after the Exchange Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast, right next door at the Grayslake Fire Station. Explore the museum with the whole family!

Saturday Kids: Ice & Ice Cream
2017-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Bring the family to see how ice cream is made, compete in an ice (cube) harvest race, and explore the science and history of this cold and tasty treat. Saturday Kids is a free, hands-on program series for families.

R. E. Olds
2017-10-13 19:30 - 20:30 | State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Join us at State Bank of the Lakes to learn about early auto inventors, races and advertising strategies. Presented by actor R. J. Lindsey as Oldsmobile founder R. E. Olds.

Civil War Roundtable: The Old Ball Game
2017-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Roundtable will host Dave Oberg as he introduces the rules, history, cheers and jeers of 1850s baseball. All are welcome to attend.

Grayslake Historical Society Program
2017-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Warren Township High School
2017-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Grayslake Historical Society will host author and Warren Township alumnus Jim Lodesky, who will share stories about Warren Township High School which celebrated its 100th birthday this year. The book will be available for purchase after the program. Refreshments served.

Cemetery Walk
2017-10-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Grayslake Cemetery, Lake Street, Grayslake, Illinois, 60030
Living History Tour of the Grayslake Cemetery: The theme of the twentieth annual Grayslake Cemetery Walk is “Remembering the Past.” Themes of previous walks will be recalled. Costumed interpreters will tell about Grayslake events which happened during their lifetime. The recently installed Grayslake Cemetery plaque will be unveiled. Donations appreciated. Performances at 1:30 and 2:30

Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood
2017-09-19 19:00 - 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 the beloved entertainer Jack Benny. Waukegan History Museum Supervisor Ty Rohrer will share the life and legacy of this famous Waukegan native.

Civil War Roundtable
2017-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Author David Dixon will discuss his book, The Lost Gettysburg Address, which shares the story of Kentucky native Charles Anderson, who delivered the closing oration following Lincoln’s address. Learn the true tale of a man who sacrificed nearly everything to save the Union.

GHS Program Heartland & Unity: A Smelly Saga of Sewers & Scrapheaps
2017-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Grayslake Historical Society member and retired librarian Jane Trump and Eve Lee will delve into the Heartland project, a proposed annexation to the Village of Grayslake which included 2,300 acres. Although it never came to fruition, Heartland still impacts the Village today. Refreshments served.

Brother Sun Benefit Concert
2017-09-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S Seymour Avenue, Grayslake, 60030, United States
The Lake County Folk Club hosts Brother Sun at Grayslake Village Hall. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to flood recovery efforts at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13.

Toy and Model Car Show
2017-08-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Stop at the museum to see toy and model cars on display by collectors Philip Bruno and Harold Flood. This event will coincide with the Oasis Car Show in downtown Grayslake.

Civil War Baseball
2017-08-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Grayslake Central Park
A Civil War rules baseball game will take place at the north end of Central Park. Learn to cheer and jeer as your Grayslake Athletics take on the McHenry County Independants. This event is the kick off for the Color Aloft Balloon Festival.

Lake County Folk Club Concert
2017-08-20 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 artist Briar Road with opener Jerry Thiel. Tickets: General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the concert.

American Tall Tales Performance
2017-08-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Grayslake Summer Days Tent, Whitney Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Visit the Summer Days tent for a performance of American Tall Tales by actor and professional storyteller Terry Lynch. From Paul Bunyan to Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill and more, these stories will keep audiences of all ages spellbound.

Reminisce: Gray's Lake
2017-08-19 10:00 - 23:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Visit the museum and share your stories of Gray’s Lake, the body of water that inspired our community’s name, or come to listen and learn. Refreshments served.

Drum Circle Jam facilitated by Helen Bond & Fode Camara
2017-08-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Heritage Center Courtyard
Join us for this Free Community Event where we will create music together. Bring your drum, shaker or rattle to join in. Some instruments will be available. We will be playing outside in front of the building should weather allow. No experience necessary! The core rhythm jam will be held by Helen’s students on the bass drums. All dancers welcome! Sponsored by: Grayslake Heritage Center, Motherland Rhythm Community & Medusa’s Musical Mysteries.

*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
