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Galena Historical Society's 30th Annual Cemetery Walk

Sat, Sep 14 – Sun, Sep 15, 2024 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm

South High Street, Galena, IL 61036

Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and slavery.

The Cemetery Walk is one of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s major fundraising events. A team of researchers, actors and supporters put countless hours of preparation into each year’s walk to create a remarkable experience.

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75-minute performance. Performances begin every 20 minutes.

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