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...
Live @ The Plaza
Green Street Plaza • Aug 07 @ 5PM
Visit the Plaza to enjoy live music, good food and immerse in the community!
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Galena Main Street Sidewalk Sale
Main Street Galena, IL • Aug 08 – Aug 09 @ 9:30AM
Main Street Boutiques are clearing out their inventory, and you're the lucky winner!
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Market House Square Art Festival
Aug 09 – Aug 10 @ 10AM
Take a piece of Galena Country with you!
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Enjoy watching the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
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Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
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The house is a state historic site managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and tours are given by the International Order of the Questers.
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Dowling House
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Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling.
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