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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 Cellars Annual Fall Harvest Festival

Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery •  Sep 26 @ 11AM

Join Galena Cellars as they celebrate the 2026 Harvest! The 16th Annual Fall Harvest & Art Festival will take place at the Galena Cellars Vineyard.

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19th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Depot Park •  Oct 03 @ 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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Galena Country Fair

Grant Park •  Oct 10 – Oct 11 @ 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!

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