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...
40th Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
Galena Cellars Wine Tasting Room • Nov 22 @ 11AM
Galena Cellars celebrates the release of the 2024 Nouveau wine - The 40th Annual Celebration!
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Galena Holiday Kickoff!
Nov 30 @ 5PM
Join in welcoming Santa to town to kick off the holiday season in Galena!
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Galena Holidaze Festival
Green Street Plaza • Dec 07 @ 11PM
The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.
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