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  • Jack Benny: From Waukegan to Hollywood

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

  • Cemetery Walk

    Grayslake Cemetery Lake Street, Grayslake, Illinois

    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

  • 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.

  • Warren Township High School

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

  • Civil War Roundtable:  The Old Ball Game

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

  • R. E. Olds

    State Bank of the Lakes 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL, 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.

  • Saturday Kids:  Ice & Ice Cream

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

  • Special Hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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