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Rolling Thunder Program
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesLake 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 […]
The Electrifying Nellie Bly
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesActress 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.
Reminisce Session – Grayslake Outdoor Theater
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesThe Grayslake Historical Society will host a round table discussion about the Grayslake Outdoor Theater. Audience is invited to recall and relate memories of working at and attending the Grayslake Outdoor Theater which was located where the Jewel-Osco is present day. Open to the public. Coffee is served.
Lake County Folk Club Concert
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesThe museum will host the Lake County Folk Club, featuring a performance by Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen, with an opener by Cuz’n Bone. Admission is $18 for general audience, $15 for seniors and $13 for Lake County Folk Club members. The museum will be open before and after the concert.
Nikola Tesla Story
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesThe museum welcomes local author John Wasik, who will discuss his new book, Lightning Strikes: Nikola Tesla, Creativity and the Soul of Innovation. Wasik will tell the compelling story of how Tesla created radio, the modern electrical grid, robotics and wireless/remote control. Wasik uses Tesla’s life as a lens to show how people can spark […]
Search and Share Genealogy Group
Museum Archives 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL, United StatesJoin 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 Board Meeting
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesHeritage Center Concert
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesThe Cinque Venti Wind Quintet will perform musical selections from European and American composers in the Heritage Center Community Room. Reception will follow. Free will donation.
Grayslake Historical Society Program
Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, United StatesJames Obenauf, a son of Grayslake, a young officer in the new United States Air Force, had a particularly bad day airborne over Texas on April 29th in 1958. What happened to him, how he responded, and what happened in the days that followed is the story to be presented by Grayslake Historical Society board […]