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.
What's happening nearby...
The Haunted Galena Conference
DeSoto House Hotel • May 01 – May 03 @ 4PM
Embrace the Darkness with Haunted Galena Tour Company at the haunted DeSoto House Hotel!
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Galena Main Street Sidewalk Sale
Galena's Historic Main Street • May 08 – May 10 @ 9:30AM
It's time to shake off the winter blues and welcome the warmth of spring with a shopping spree on Main Street! The merchants are clearing out…
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Galena Sky Trail Races
Chestnut Mountain Resort • May 16 @ 8AM
Looped course that brings you back to a jammin' party every time. DJ, music, and fun after party! There will be prizes for the after party.…
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