Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society
211 S. Beach St., Galena, IL 61036
Historic Sites
Founded in 1938 and the home to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum.
A qualified museum guide will board your group's motorcoach and take you through Galena, with stops that can include the Galena/Jo Daviess History Museum, Ulysses S. Grant Home and Old Market House.
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Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll
Galena's Main Street • Dec 21 @ 12noon
Find sweet treats sprinkled along Main Street in charming Galena, IL!
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Winter Carnival Weekend at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa • Feb 14 – Feb 17 @ 8AM
Embrace the spirit of winter at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa's Annual Winter Carnival, a four-day celebration of all things snow, ice, and frost.
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Chocolate Lovers Stroll
Galena's Historic Main Street • Feb 15 @ 12noon
Unlock the sweetest side of Galena with the Annual Chocolate Lovers Stroll!
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The house is a state historic site managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and tours are given by the International Order of the Questers.
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Dowling House
Galena
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling.
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Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.
Galena
Hop onto a luxury shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.
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