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...
Board & Brush Condensed Project Workshop
Board & Brush Galena • Sep 19 @ 7PM
Try a 2-hour DIY workshop with stylish, smaller projects at a lower cost—fun, flexible, and guided step-by-step, no experience needed.
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Galena Cellars Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery • Sep 27 @ 11AM
Join Galena Cellars as they celebrate the 2025 Harvest! The 15th Annual Fall Harvest & Art Festival will take place at the Galena Cellars Vineyard.
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18th Annual Galena Oktoberfest
Depot Park • Oct 04 @ 11AM
Family Fun, Live Polka Music, Wiener Dog Racing, plus German-style Food and Beer, headline this year's popular Galena event!
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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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The Old Blacksmith Shop
Galena
Enjoy watching the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
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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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