Explore Jo Daviess County
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 HomesGalena/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 MuseumsGalena Trolley Tours
Travel through this historic area. 1-hr.nonstop tours offered daily. 2-hr. tours are also available. Groups welcome. Seating capacity: 120. See you soon!
Galena, IL ToursStockton Historical Museum
Located downtown in a restored 1890s building, the Stockton Historical Museum presents Stockton'
Stockton, IL MuseumsThe 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 MuseumsLittle White Church on the Hill
Restored in 1984, this country church has stained glass, original pews, pine flooring, authentic lighting, and period restroom. Outdoors the chapel includes a cobblestone walk and wedding dove benches. Customized packages. Reservation required;
Scales Mound, IL Historic ChurchesOld Stockade on the Cobblestone Street
See and hear of Galena's earliest Indian trader and how his building served Galena since the mid-1820
Galena, IL Historic BuildingsApple 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 FortsStagecoach Trails Livery
Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available:
Apple River, IL Excursions