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 HomesMain Street Players Theatre Company
The Main Street Players is a community theatre company offering main-stage theatre productions, workshops and a touring production "Remembering Old Galena"
Galena, IL TheatresLittle 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 ChurchesStagecoach Trails Livery
Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available:
Apple River, IL ExcursionsAll About A Ghost Tour
Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.
Galena, IL Ghost ToursThe 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 MuseumsApple 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