Galena Historical Society's 31st Annual Cemetery Walk
Sat, Sep 13 – Sun, Sep 14, 2025 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm
827-837 Gear St., Galena, IL 61036
Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and slavery.
The Cemetery Walk is one of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s major fundraising events. A team of researchers, actors and supporters put countless hours of preparation into each year’s walk to create a remarkable experience.
For those who would prefer not to trek outside, Galena-Jo Daviess Historical Society is offering indoor performance of their Annual Cemetery Walk on September 19, 2025. This performance explores the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and slavery.
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75-minute performance. Performances begin every 20 minutes.
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