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 Sky Trail Races
Chestnut Mountain Resort • May 17 @ 8AM
Looped course that brings you back to a jammin' party every time. DJ, music, and fun after party! There will be prizes for the after party.…
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Live @ The Plaza
Green Street Plaza • May 29 @ 5PM
Visit the Plaza to enjoy live music, good food and immerse in the community!
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2025 Galena Pride Picnic
Grant Park • Jun 14 @ 12noon
Celebrate diversity, love, and unity at Galena's annual Pride Picnic, organized by the Galena Public Library!
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Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
Galena
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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Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
Galena
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865.
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The Old Blacksmith Shop
Galena
Enjoy watching the sparks fly at the Old Blacksmith Shop!
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