The Great House
501 E. Losey St., Galesburg, IL 61401
Bed & Breakfast
The imposing columns at the head of Chambers Street is a wonderful relic of Galesburg's early years.
Local legend says that the basement of the house was used as a station on the "underground railroad," hiding runaway slaves on their way north to freedom. The house at 501 East Losey was built for Silas Willard in 1856-57 as a residence for his family. He purchased eleven acres of ground around this homesite from Hiram Kellogg.
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Galesburg Railroad Days
Downtown Galesburg • Jun 26 – Jun 29 @ 10AM
Celebrating Galesburg's rich railroad history, Railroad Days is an annual summer festival that brings a carnival, entertainment, and railroad-themed events to the heart of the city,…
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Taste of Galesburg
Jul 17
Sample our local restaurants for a true "taste" of Galesburg!
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Great Balloon Race
Lake Storey • Jul 25 – Jul 27
20-25 hot air balloons flying over Galesburg, Il. during the last full weekend of July at Lake Storey Park, with "night glows" Friday and Saturday nights…
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