• *CANCELLED* Grayslake Historical Society Program: The Edwards Family

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

    Event is postponed to a date TBD Every family has a history.  The pioneer Edwards family history includes an asphyxiation, a lawsuit, politics and wealth.  Using images and stories, Grayslake Historical Society board member Linda Willhite will share her extensive research on this intriguing family. Refreshments. Free

  • *CANCELLED* Lake County Civil War Roundtable

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

    THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. The Lake County Civil War Roundtable will hold a discussion about common funeral practices during the Civil War.  All are welcome to attend.

  • The Concert You Need to Go To

    Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

    Don’t miss this musical extravaganza featuring talented performers from Grayslake North High School.  Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs and join us at Centennial Park at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets.  The concert features Slam Funk, the school’s Motown group , as well as the Pirate Choir and Pulse a cappela!

  • Art Show:  Mayfest

    Heritage Center Courtyard

    Join us for Mayfest, an outdoor fine art and music event put on by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, in the courtyard of the Heritage Center.  Enjoy an afternoon with art by Alliance members, an art demonstration, music, a family art activity and refreshments.

  • Lake County Folk Club Concert

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

    The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club featuring Dangerous Folk with opener Jim Schramm.  Admission charged. The museum will be open before and after the concert.

  • 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.

  • Vintage Baseball, Away Game

    McHenry Ball Field 3125 Barreville Road, Prairie Grove, Illinois

    The Grayslake Athletics will play 19th century rules baseball against the McHenry County Independents.  Learn the wildly different rules and cheer on your Athletics using victorian era baseball slang.  Huzzah!

  • Meet Alice Paul

    Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

    Alice Paul worked tirelessly for women's rights, organizing the first picketing demonstrations outside the White House and enduring imprisonment in the name of suffrage.  Actress Leslie Goddard will share her story.  Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Centennial Park, located at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets.  Rain location:  Grayslake Heritage Center […]

  • Lake County Folk Club Concert

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

    The museum will host the Lake County Folk Club concert featuring Small Potatoes with opener Jack Kennedy.  Tickets:  General Audience $18, Seniors $15, Lake County Folk Club members $13. The museum will be open before and after the concert.