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...
Live @ The Plaza
Green Street Plaza • Aug 21 @ 5PM
Visit the Plaza to enjoy live music, good food and immerse in the community!
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Galena 5k Stair Challenge
Sep 13 @ 9AM
The Galena 5K Stair Challenge, hosted by The Galena Area EMS District, Galena Police Department, and Galena Fire Department, is an annual event honoring heroes of…
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Galena Historical Society's 31st Annual Cemetery Walk
Greenwood Cemetery • Sep 13 – Sep 14 @ 1PM
Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and…
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Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
Galena
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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All About A Ghost Tour
Galena
Immerse yourself into mix of history and mystery!
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Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
Galena
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865.
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