All About A Ghost Tour
230 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
Historic Sites
Immerse yourself into mix of history and mystery!
Galena Historic Main Street Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present, guided by one of Galena's foremost historians.
Tour starts at the DeSoto House Hotel, on Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM.
Location: DeSoto House Hotel, corner of Main St. and Green St. Cost: $15.00 for adults, kids through high school age are free.
What's happening nearby...
Galena Country Fair
Grant Park • Oct 12 – Oct 13 @ 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.
Read more about Galena Country Fair
Twenty Dirty Hands Self-Guided Pottery Tour
Multiple Locations • Oct 18 – Oct 20 @ 10AM
Join in the 23nd edition of the Tri-State region’s only self-guided pottery tour, October 18 - 20, 2024.
Read more about Twenty Dirty Hands Self-Guided Pottery Tour
Other Side of the Anvil
Lawn adjacent to the Stillman Mansion • Oct 19 – Oct 20 @ 9AM
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…
Read more about Other Side of the AnvilYou might also be interested...
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.
Read more about Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society
Galena
Founded in 1938 and the home to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum.
Read more about Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
Galena
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865.
Read more about Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site