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 Holidaze Festival
Green Street Plaza • Dec 06 @ 11AM
The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.
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Holiday Fire in the Sky
Galena River Levee • Dec 06 @ 6:30PM
Spectacular fireworks display to kick off the holiday season!
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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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The Old Blacksmith Shop
Galena
Enjoy watching the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
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Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
Galena
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865.
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Dowling House
Galena
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling.
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