Exhibits
“My Phone Can Do That:”
The Grayslake Historical Society and Heritage Center and Museum are proud to present the newest exhibit. How did we survive before smartphones? Your phone’s apps were once physical maps, candlesticks, slide rules, gossip columns, picture postcards, and pocket watches. Step back in time and explore the pre-cellphone days through artifacts and photos. This exhibit is open through November 2025.
“Growing Up X:”
The Grayslake Historical Society and Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum are proud to host this award-winning traveling exhibit. On loan from the Illinois State Museum, this exhibit will fill you with nostalgia for the super rad toys, cutting-edge computers (complete with dialup), and other cultural touchstones that defined being a kid in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. The Growing Up X exhibition is organized by the Illinois State Museum and sponsored, in part, by the Illinois State Museum Society. This exhibit is open through June 14, 2025.
Programs and Events
Wednesday, March 12, 2025: 7:00pm: Cynthia Rockenbach Lee will present a history of the Rockenbach family and its Chevrolet dealership. Heritage Center Community Room. Refreshments following the program.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025: 7:00pm: Get the scoop on (almost) a century of newspapering in Grayslake from Chris Brenner and Jane Trump. The Grayslake Historical Society Elections will also be held. Heritage Center Community Room. Refreshments following the program.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025: 7:00pm: The United Protestant Church was formed in June 1950 when Grayslake’s Congregational and Methodist churches combined. Hear stories about the church’s history and share your own. Heritage Center Community Room. Refreshments following the program.
Saturday, February 15, 2025: 10:00am: “Reminisce Program: Dog n Suds.” Come and share/listen to stories and reminisce about a Grayslake favorite- Dog n Suds! Heritage Center Community Room. Light refreshments provided.
Search and Share Genealogy Group
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.
All programs and events are subject to change. They may be added, modified or cancelled. Check the Village of Grayslake newsletter, and the Facebook posts and websites of the Grayslake Historical Society (www.grayslakehistory.org) and the Grayslake Heritage Center (www.villageofgrayslake.com) for the latest information.
For more information about the Grayslake Historical Society, call 847-987-5509 or email charenehan@aol.com. For more information call us at 847-543-1745 or email us at mpoe@villageofgrayslake.com. For more information about the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, click here to visit the Village of Grayslake website