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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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