Depending on Covid restrictions in November, this program will be in person or on Facebook Live. It’s fitting that we will be spotlighting the 1918 – 1919 pandemic on Veteran’s Day. Influenza raged in army and navy camps and caused the U.S. to lose more military personnel to disease than to combat in World War […]
The display will continue through December during normal Museum open hours. Covid restrictions will apply. This display features decorate trees created by local organizations. Trees are to illustrate each group’s mission. Visitors to the Museum may purchase a ticket(s) to vote for their favorite. The money received is share with the participating organization.
Join local genealogists the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM for a lively discussion on researching family. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.
Grayslake has faced fires, tornados, floods, and now a pandemic. With original photographs, artifacts, and sets build by the College of Lake County Theater Department, you can be an eyewitness to disasters of the past. The exhibit ends with our current pandemic and an opportunity for you to leave your mark on records that will […]
Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 PM on Facebook Live Jane Trump will share stories, images and history of the history Grayslake Fire Department. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to access the event. Just enter this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/GrayslakeFireProgram to view the program as it happens. It will be archived, so you […]
Historical Society Secretary Jane Trump will present this virtual program. Today the Cherry Creek subdivision boasts hundreds of homes, but for many decades there was just one house on the property. Jane will share the stories of the pioneer family that built the house, the violent deaths that caused rumors it was haunted, the colorful […]
Join local genealogists the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM for a lively discussion on researching family. Share your own stories or come for advice from other genealogists.
Explore topics old and new: William M. Gray, Pat’s Pizza, the Outdoor Theatre and more! The first 20 visitors will receive a Fireman’s Dance magnet to take home.