Grayslake Historical Society

Grayslake's Lenzen Family Program
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Grayslake’s Lenzen Family will be presented by Society member Larry Lenzen. Society elections will be held.

Shop ‘n Swirl Wine Walk
2024-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Grayslake, Center St, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Tickets available starting March 1 at http://shopnswirl.eventbrite.com

Mali-icious Crimes: True Crimes of Lake County Program
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Featuring the Rondout Train Robbery and more.

Pages of History Book Club
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen. Learn the history behind the story.

Exhibit Spotlight on Facebook
2024-04-26 13:00 - 13:30 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
We will be going live on our Facebook page for a deeper look into our newest exhibit. This is a virtual event.

Special Hours
2024-04-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
You’ll be able to stop in after you enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Grayslake Lions Club at the downtown Grayslake Fire Station.

Grayslake Historical Society Board Meeting
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States

May Fest
2024-05-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts a spring art show with live music and activities

Grayslake Historical Society program: Do You Remember When…
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Come hear stories from lifelong Grayslake residents, retired teachers and community leaders

Movies Off Center: The Goonies
2024-05-21 20:30 - 22:30 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake
The 70s and 80s called and they want you to visit these classic Gen X films! Bring a chair to Centennial Plaza and enjoy your favorite food from Grayslake restaurants as you relive (or discover) the Gen X experience for FREE. Start time is an approximate as the feature films begin at dusk

Mail-icious Crimes: Serial Killer Belle Gunness
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Room of the Heritage Center, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Guness lured her many victims by mail

Exhibit Spotlight
2024-05-31 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
A museum artifact is featured each month on Facebook

Biking Through the Years exhibit closes
2024-06-15 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States

Movies Off Center: Back to the Future
2024-06-18 20:30 - 22:30 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Grayslake AuthorFest
2024-06-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Festival of books, authors, and bookish activities

Movies Off Center: Grease
2024-07-16 20:30 - 22:30 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

Summer Concert Series: A Tribute to Old Blue Eyes
2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
RESCHEDULED FROM PREVIOUS CONCERT DATE! Listen to a Frank Sinatra tribute band on July 30 at 7 PM at Centennial Plaza. Grab a lawn chair, some dinner from downtown, and settle in for some classic pop and swing music. Thank you to Nano Engdahl of Baird & Warner for sponsoring this concert!

Mr. Myers Band Concert
2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Centennial Park, Whitney & Center, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
We’re bringing the beach to Grayslake at the last outdoor concert for the summer season. Grab a lawn chair, some dinner from your favorite Grayslake restaurant, and enjoy the live music of the Mr. Myers Band. Mr. Myers Band plays “Caribbean Rock”- a mixture of reggae, soca/calypso, beach music, and original songs. In the band’s 40-year history, they have played thousands of shows ranging from clubs to festivals and park districts to corporate and private events. Thank you to Nano Engdahl of Baird & Warner for sponsoring our summer concert series.

Movies Off Center: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2024-08-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Centennial Plaza, corner of Whitney and Center Streets., Grayslake

"The Wray Family" Program
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Every family has a story. The Wray family story includes the history of the area. Their farm was south of Grayslake on Route 83, but their history includes the Grayslake Woman’s Club, Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce and more. Sally Kelly, daughter of the first president of the Society, will present the details. Heritage Center Community Room. Refreshments following the program.

Downtown Trick-or-Treating
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Heritage Center Courtyard
Heritage Center Courtyard.

"Druce Lake: A Community Memoir" Program
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Linda Mateja and Marianne Semrad compiled the second edition of Druce Lake: A Community Memoir. They will tell about the families, businesses, and parks that have contributed to Druce Lake’s rich history. Heritage Center Community Room. Refreshments following the program.

Grayslake Tree Lighting: Giving Tree Exhibit Opens
2024-11-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, 60030, United States
Giving Tree Exhibit opens in the Heritage Center Upper Gallery. Trees decorated by local organizations will be on display through the end of the year.
