Explore Jo Daviess County
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 MuseumsUlysses 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 HomesWashburne 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 HomesTimber Ridge Gardens
Meander through perennial nursery and 15 acres of display gardens. 800 hosta varieties, 2500 perennial, grass, tree and shrub varieties.
Elizabeth, IL GardensApple 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 FortsGalena Public Library and Historic Collection
The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907
Galena, IL Historic LibrariesAll About A Ghost Tour
Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.
Galena, IL Ghost ToursStagecoach Trails Livery
Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available:
Apple River, IL ExcursionsGramercy 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 ArchaeologyThe 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