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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...

Night of the Luminaria and Living Windows

Main Street, Galena •  Dec 13 @ 4PM

Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year when Galena presents their living windows and luminary.

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Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll

Galena's Main Street •  Dec 20 @ 12noon

Galena is hosting Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll 2025!

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General Grant's Home Front Reenactment & Encampment

Depot Park  •  Apr 25 – Apr 26 @ 9AM

Experience life in the 1860s through a Living History Encampment and Civil War Battle.

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