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Galena Main Street Walking Tours with General Grant

230 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Presidential History

Join General Ulysses S. Grant (portrayed by Bob Buman) for a one-hour walking tour of Galena's Historic Main Street.

Enjoy fascinating factual stories of early Galena, lead mining, steam boating, and General Grant in the Civil War. He'll share the stories associated with the many buildings on the National Historic Registry and his experiences when his family owned a leather and saddlery shop more than 150 years ago.

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General Grant's Home Front Reenactment & Encampment

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Galena Main Street Sidewalk Sale

Galena's Historic Main Street •  May 09 – May 11 @ 9:30AM

It's time to shake off the winter blues and welcome the warmth of spring with a shopping spree on Main Street! The merchants are clearing out…

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Galena Sky Trail Races

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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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