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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.

 

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Galena Country Fair

Grant Park •  Oct 10 – Oct 11 @ 10AM

One of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts!

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Other Side of the Anvil

Lawn adjacent to the Stillman Mansion •  Oct 17 – Oct 18 @ 10AM

Two-day blacksmithing event that features forging and historic demonstrations, like broom tying. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with a coal forge and gain…

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Galena 46th Annual Halloween Parade

Main Street, Galena •  Oct 31 @ 6:30PM

Join Galena's 46th Annual Halloween Parade & Festival! The largest, longest, and spookiest Parade and Festival in the Tri-State Area!

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