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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...

Big Nut & Little Nut Open

Chestnut Mountain Resort •  Mar 01 @ 11AM

An exciting freestyle snowboard and ski competition!

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Galena Goes 50s Sock Hop and Workshops

Turner Hall •  Mar 01 @ 10AM

Step back in time and experience a nostalgic 50s-themed weekend in historic Turner Hall, Galena!

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Galena Whiskey Weekend

Turner Hall •  Mar 08 @ 1PM

Experience the warmth and richness of winter with an extensive collection of bourbons and whiskeys at this historic establishment!

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