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See and hear of Galena's earliest Indian trader and how his building served Galena since the mid-1820s, through the Blackhawk War, as a museum, as a home, and its restoration.

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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 Homes


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

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


Things to do near Galena, IL

Bel-Mar Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Blackhawk War Monument

Located on the site of Kellog's Grove, an early settlement established in 1827 on a mail route between Peoria and Galena, and...

Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Hidden Cove Family Fun Park

37 acres of indoor/outdoor activities. Arcade/game center, fun jungle, batting cages, miniature golf, driving range, rollersk...