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Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.

129 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Historic Sites

Hop onto a luxury shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.

Amelia’s Galena Ghost Tours offers guided ghost tours that explore Galena’s haunted history, historic buildings, and spine-tingling local legends. Led by knowledgeable storytellers, these tours blend history and folklore for an entertaining and memorable way to experience Galena after dark.

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Galena St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Downtown Galena •  Mar 14 @ 11AM

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Galena, Illinois!

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Kiwanis River Trail Run

Galena River Trail •  Apr 18 @ 10AM

The Kiwanis Club of Galena invites you to sign up for their Annual Run with proceeds benefitting local organizations with supporting children and improving the quality…

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General Grant's Home Front Reenactment & Encampment

Depot Park  •  Apr 25 – Apr 26 @ 9AM

Experience life in the 1860s through a Living History Encampment and Civil War Battle.

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