• 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.

  • Grayslake Farmer’s Market

    Grayslake Farmer's Market Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, United States

    Stop by our booth!  We will be offering hands-on history fun at the Grayslake Farmer's Market

  • Chicago Metropolitan Brass Ensemble to perform Patriotic Concert

    Centennial Plaza corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

    Join us at Centennial Plaza on Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. for a patriotic performance by the Chicago Metropolitan Brass Ensemble.  Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs for a night to remember.  Centennial Plaza is located at the southeast corner of Center and Whitney Streets.  This is a perfect kickoff for your 4th […]

  • 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.

  • Grayslake Farmer’s Market

    Grayslake Farmer's Market Center St and Whitney St, Grayslake, IL, United States

    Stop by our booth!  We will be offering hands-on history fun at the Grayslake Farmers Market

  • A Story of Courage in the Holocaust

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

    Author Marty Brounstein will discuss his book, Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of courage in the Holocaust.  Brounstein will share the story of Frans and Mien Wijnakker, who saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews during World War II and the Holocaust. This true and remarkable story has a personal connection […]

  • Summer Jazz Concert

    Heritage Center Courtyard

    The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum is proud to host our first Jazz concert of the summer. The student Grayslake Jazz Combo Workshop will perform Classic and modern jazz standards in the museum’s courtyard.