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 Whiskey Weekend
Turner Hall • Mar 07 @ 1PM
Experience the warmth and richness of winter with an extensive collection of bourbons and whiskeys at this historic establishment!
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Galena St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Downtown Galena • Mar 14 @ 11AM
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Galena, Illinois!
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Kiwanis River Trail Run
Galena River Trail • Apr 18 @ 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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The Old Blacksmith Shop
Galena
Enjoy watching the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
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Dowling House
Galena
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling.
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Belden School
Galena
Belden School is a historic one-room schoolhouse that offers a glimpse into 19th-century education in the Galena Territory.
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