Galena Historical Society's 32nd Annual Cemetery Walk
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Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
211 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and slavery.
The Cemetery Walk is one of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s major fundraising events. A team of researchers, actors and supporters put countless hours of preparation into each year’s walk to create a remarkable experience.
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75-minute performance. Performances begin every 20 minutes.
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