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Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site

The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War General and later 18

Galena, IL Famous Homes

Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum

Housed in the 1858 Daniel A. Barrows mansion where much of the home's original detail still exists, the museum exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830

Galena, IL Museums


Washburne House State Historic Site

This renovated site was home to popular Congressman and political adviser to Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, and ambassador to France (1869-1877). Grant's election night news was received here via telegraph. Washburne's house was completed in 1845

Galena, IL Famous Homes


Things to do near Galena, IL

Rockford Symphony Orchestra

The Rockford Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of 1999 Illinois Conductor of the Year Steven Larson, presents concerts,...

Jane Addams International Peace Garden

Jane Addams International Peace Garden honors Rockford College alumna and Nobel laureate, Jane Addams. Located at Fisher Chap...

Nettle Creek

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology

The mission of the Challenger Learning Center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51-L crew by ...

Valley View Model Railroad

Model trains are in operation on a detailed scenic railroad. Experience the glory days of mainline railroading....