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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

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


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

Timber Ridge Gardens

Meander through perennial nursery and 15 acres of display gardens. 800 hosta varieties, 2500 perennial, grass, tree and shrub varieties.

Elizabeth, IL Gardens

Apple River Fort State Historic Site

Experience the history of this reconstructed fort. The Apple River Fort was the site of an important battle during the Black Hawk War. It was the only fort attacked by Black Hawk during the turbulent summer of 1832. On June 24, 1832, the settlers at the fort turned back an attack by some 200

Elizabeth, IL Forts

Galena Public Library and Historic Collection

The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907

Galena, IL Historic Libraries

All About A Ghost Tour

Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.

Galena, IL Ghost Tours

Stagecoach Trails Livery

Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available:

Apple River, IL Excursions

Gramercy Park

Gramercy Park is located on a scenic bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, with 26 ceremonial and burial mounds from the Hopewell Native American culture, circa 200-500

East Dubuque, IL Archaeology


The Belvedere

The Belvedere is an Italianate 1857 mansion built for J. Russell Jones, Ambassador to Belgium, with Victorian furnishings, Liberace's estate items, and "Gone With the Wind"

Galena, IL Museums

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