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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 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 MuseumsAll About A Ghost Tour
Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.
Galena, IL Ghost ToursMain 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 TheatresLong Hollow Tower & Scenic Overlook
Location includes picnic tables, shelters, restrooms. Climb the lookout tower for a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County'
Elizabeth, IL Scenic ViewsApple 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 FortsWashburne 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 HomesGalena Public Library and Historic Collection
The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907
Galena, IL Historic LibrariesStagecoach Trails Livery
Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available:
Apple River, IL Excursions