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...
42nd Annual Nouveau Parade & Celebration
Galena Cellars Wine Tasting Room • Nov 20 @ 11AM
Galena Cellars' 42nd Annual Nouveau Celebration features a festive Main Street parade, the release of the 2026 Nouveau wine, and a weekend of live music, wine…
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Galena’s Jeep Jingle
Nov 28 @ 5PM
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Galena with the Jeep Jingle at 5 PM, Santa’s tree lighting, and an evening of treats, activities, and…
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Galena Holidaze Festival
Green Street Plaza • Dec 05 @ 11AM
The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.
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Belden School
Galena
Belden School is a historic one-room schoolhouse that offers a glimpse into 19th-century education in the Galena Territory.
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Dowling House
Galena
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling.
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The Old Blacksmith Shop
Galena
Enjoy watching the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
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