Galena IL Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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AJo Davies County History Museum
- 211 S. Bench Street
Galena IL 61036 - +1 815 777 9129
- Overview A private, non-profit organization founded in 1938 to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Galena ... more on Galenahistorymuseum.org
- Overview Exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830s mine shaft. History video. Open daily ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
Jo Davies County History Museum
211 S. Bench StreetGalena IL 61036
BDowling House
- 220 Diagonal St.
Galena, IL 61036 - 815-777-1250,
- Overview Labeled as Galena's oldest house, Dowling House was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it was used as a trading post and ... more on Quincynet.com
- Overview Illinois' oldest stone structure--Galena's oldest home. Built in 1826 as a trading post/residence. Furnished with primitives and Galena Pottery. ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
Dowling House
220 Diagonal St.Galena, IL 61036
CVinegar Hill Lead Mine & Museum
- North Three Pines Road
Galena IL, 61036 - +1 815 777 0855
- Overview Take a guided tour into this underground lead mine, discovered in 1822, and see authentic mining tools and various samples ... more on TripAdvisor
- Overview Underground lead mine, tour includes a walk down into the mine more on Stepintohistory.com
Vinegar Hill Lead Mine & Museum
North Three Pines RoadGalena IL, 61036
DBelvedere Mansion, The
- 1008 Park Avenue
Galena, IL 61036-2622 - +1 815 777 0747
- The beautiful architecture and historical signifigance of the house just drew me in. I wish I could've stayed much longer than I had. The beautiful garden and dining room and the two rooms off the Foyer (one for the men and on for ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- The home was a beautiful attraction located near the Galena river. The home is well maintained and is host to many priceless antiques from all over the world. However, on our visit we were rushed through the home unable to see two rooms of the home because another tour was coming through ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Belvedere Mansion, The
1008 Park AvenueGalena, IL 61036-2622
EWashburne House State Historic House
- P.O. Box 333
Galena, IL. 61036 - +1 815 777 3310
- Overview The Elihu B. Washburne House at 908 Third Street in Galena was constructed in 1843 in the popular Greek Revival style and enlarged sixteen years later to its present size. Elihu Washburne (1816-1887), a prominent Galena attorney and later a U.S. congressman (1853-1869), political adviser to Abrah... more on Granthome.com
- Overview This renovated site was home to popular Congressman and friend of Lincoln and Grant. Grant's election night news was received ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
Washburne House State Historic House
P.O. Box 333Galena, IL. 61036
FUlysses S Grant Home State Historic Site
- 500 Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL 61036 - +1 815 777 3310
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Overview On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. The house is managed ... more on Granthome.com
- Overview This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant, Civil War General, in 1865. Grant became the18th President ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
Ulysses S Grant Home State Historic Site
500 Bouthillier StreetGalena, IL 61036
GOld Market House State Historic Site
- 123 North Commerce Street
Galena, IL, USA - 815-777-3310,
- Overview The Old Market House, constructed in 1845-1846, was the focal point of community life during Galena's heyday. The greek revival Old Market House sheltered vendors and shoppers, who gathered in the heart of the river city's business district until 1910. -- Ownership of the building was ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Old Market House State Historic Site
123 North Commerce StreetGalena, IL, USA
HChicago Great Western Museum
- 815-858-2098,
- The building is an average small-town depot of the Chicago Great Western. It has artifacts of this railroad, but loses its focus by also displaying a hodge-podge of items from about ten other other railroads. Since this is a small museum, it would be better served by focusing on just the CGW rail... more on Yahoo! Travel
I41st Annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes
- 211 S. Bench St
Galena, 61036 - +1 815 777 9129
- Overview Guided tour of four privately owned and beautifully furnished houses. Tour includes admission to the Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum, housed in the ... more on EnjoyIllinois.com
41st Annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes
211 S. Bench StGalena, 61036
JU S Grant Home State Historic Site
- Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL, USA
- Overview On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. -- The house is managed ... more on MuseumStuff.com
U S Grant Home State Historic Site
Bouthillier StreetGalena, IL, USA
