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Annual Giving Tree display opens

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

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.

Search & Share Genealogy

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

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.

EXHIBIT OPENS: Overcoming Disasters: A Community Comes Together

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

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 […]

Challenging Conflagrations and Capable Chiefs on Facebook Live

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 […]

From Farmland to Ghost House to Town homes: The Cherry Creek Story

Online

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 […]

Search & Share Genealogy

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

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.

Grand Opening: Remembering Ten Grayslake Stories Exhibit

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

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.

Take Home Kit

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, United States

Pick up a Take Home Kit with a fun Fire Department themed activity for kids at the Heritage Center lobby during open hours and outside in the courtyard while the building is closed. All kits include a red firefighter’s hat, courtesy of the Grayslake Fire Protection District. Get Ready and Gear Up!