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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.

 

What's happening nearby...

Galena St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Downtown Galena •  Mar 15 @ 11AM

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

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Haunted Galena Conference

DeSoto House Hotel •  Apr 04 – Apr 06 @ 4PM

Embrace the Darkness with Haunted Galena Tour Company at the haunted DeSoto House Hotel!

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Kiwanis River Trail Run

Galena River Trail •  Apr 19 @ 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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