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Latest Past Events

GHS Program Milk Wars: Money, Mobsters and Mayhem

Community Room of the Heritage Center 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake

In the early decades of the twentieth century, Chicago area dairy farmers organized in order to do battle with distributors over milk prices.  Society member Jane Trump will discuss the hot button issues involved and reveal how Grayslake was in the thick of the often violent struggles that ensued.  Open to the public.  Free refreshments […]

Exhibit: Tales Unveiled – Grand Opening

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake

Our newest exhibit reveals the secret stories hidden inside Grayslake artifacts, as told by the artifacts themselves. The museum exhibit committee has uncovered historical facts and stories previously unknown about these artifacts. Come see and learn about them in the new exhibit.

New Exhibit Opening: The Lure of Gray’s Lake

Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum 164 Hawley St, Grayslake

You know our town was named for it, but what else do you know about Gray's Lake?  Our latest exhibition dives into the lake's science, sports, people, places and adventures.  Little lake lovers will get hooked on our hands-on kid activities.