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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...

Winter Carnival Weekend at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa •  Feb 14 – Feb 17 @ 8AM

Embrace the spirit of winter at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa's Annual Winter Carnival, a four-day celebration of all things snow, ice, and frost.

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Chocolate Lovers Stroll

Galena's Historic Main Street  •  Feb 15 @ 12noon

Unlock the sweetest side of Galena with the Annual Chocolate Lovers Stroll!

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Big Nut & Little Nut Open

Chestnut Mountain Resort •  Mar 01 @ 11AM

An exciting freestyle snowboard and ski competition!

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