Celebrate Spring at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum
Exhibits
Biking Through the Years, Cycling in Grayslake
Cycle on in to see “Biking Through the Years: Cycling in Grayslake”! The exhibit explores the history of cycling both on a national and local scale. Starting with the early history of the bicycle, the exhibit will follow the evolution of the machine over three hundred years, society’s attitudes towards the sport, safety advancements, and the past century of Grayslake’s contributions to the progress of bicycle. Exhibit closes June 15.
Postmarked: Grayslake 60030
This exhibit in the upper gallery of the museum tells the story of the Grayslake Post Office, including the fascinating postmasters, mail-related scandals, postcards with local scenes and a narrative about how integral to our lives the postal service has been. Open through October.
Programs
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.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 – Pages of History Book Club: Devil in the White City by Erik Larsen. Learn the history behind the story. Heritage Center Community Room and online. 7:00 PM.
Friday, April 26, 2024 – Exhibit Spotlight on Facebook, 1:00 PM.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – May Fest. Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts a spring art show with live music and activities. Heritage Center Courtyard and Community Room. 12:00 – 4:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – Grayslake Historical Society program. Do You Remember When… Come hear stories from lifelong Grayslake residents, retired teachers and community leaders. Heritage Center Community Room. 7:00 PM.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 – Mail-icious Crimes: Serial Killer Belle Gunness. Guness lured her many victims by mail. Heritage Center Community Room, 7:00 PM.
Friday, May 31, 2024 – Exhibit Spotlight on Facebook, 1:00 PM.
This Summer: “Movies Off Center” outdoor theater series is BACK by popular demand! The 70s and 80s called and they want you to visit these classic Gen X films! Bring a chair to Centennial Plaza, corner of Center and Whitney, 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, approximately 8:30 PM
SAVE THE DATES:
Friday, May 31, 2024: The Goonies
Friday, June 18, 2024: Back to the Future
Friday, July 16: Grease
August 13: *** surprise feature ***
Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Grayslake AuthorFest. Festival of books, authors, and bookish activities. Heritage Center, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Friday, June 28, 2024 – Exhibit Spotlight on Facebook, 1:00 PM.
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