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Historic Sites & Museums
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Step back in time and visit a bygone era when steamboating and lead mining once ruled the day. Marvel in 19th century architecture, or take a guided tour of the sites. Learn how faded memories of the past come to life while exploring the historic sites and museums of Galena and Jo Daviess County.
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Apple River Fort State Historic Site
815-858-2028
311 E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth, IL 61028
Black Hawk and his warriors attacked in June of 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
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The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
815-777-4444
601 S. Prospect St., Galena, IL 61036
This international museum has a satellite facility in Galena featuring contemporary art, architecture and photography from around the world.
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Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum
815-858-2343
East Myrtle St., Elizabeth, IL 61028
Full-size caboose, both G-scale and HO-scale operating model railroads, artifacts of northwestern Illinois railroads; open weekends, May-October, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Dowling House
815-777-1250
220 Diagonal St., Galena, IL 61036
Galena's oldest home. 1826 trading post/residence furnished with primitives. Thirty-minute tours. Discount Belvedere tickets. Noreen's Old Tyme Photo on site.
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Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
815-777-3310
908 Third St., Galena, IL 61036
Washburne was a popular congressman/friend of Lincoln and Grant. Grant's election news was received in the library via telegraph.
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Elizabeth History Museum
815-858-2343
231 N. Main St., Elizabeth, IL 61028
Local history exhibits on lead mining; the Apple River Fort; Elizabeth businesses, schools, veterans; weekends, May-October, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free.
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Galena History Museum
815-777-9129
211 S. Bench St., Galena, IL 61036
Civil War, Grant/Lincoln, steamboating exhibits. 1830s lead mine; "Peace in Union" painting. Award-winning video. Book/gift shop. Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Gramercy Park
815-747-6090
Beecher Street, East Dubuque, IL 61025
Within historic Gramercy Park lies 26 ancient Hopewell Indian Mounds, an archeological treasure. It affords a superlative view of the Mississippi.
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The Mining Museum & Rollo Jamison Museum
608-348-3301
405 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818
Tour the 1845 Bevans Lead Mine and ride above-ground 1931 mine train. See exhibits on mining and daily life.
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Nature & Natives of Jo Daviess County
815-591-3339
203 Jefferson St., Hanover, IL 61041
Indian artifacts, mineral and nature displays that are indigenous to Jo Daviess County. Constantly adding new items. Tourist information.
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The Old Blacksmith Shop
815-777-1893
245 Commerce St., Galena, IL 61036
Authentic 1897 blacksmith shop with working forges. Original tools/equipment. On-site historian. Gift shop: Galena-forged items. May-October, Friday-Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Old Market House State Historic Site
815-777-3310
123 N. Commerce St., Galena, IL 61036
Public building was center of community life during Galena's "Golden Era." U.S. Grant Exhibition is featured with several Grant artifacts.
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Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street
815-777-1222
208 Perry St., Galena, IL 61036
Galena's earliest history came alive as I researched this 1820s log building. Come, share! Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., or appointments. Donation.
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Stockton Heritage Museum
866-347-0286
107 W. Front Ave., Stockton, IL 61085
Chicago Great Western model trains; Kraft Cheese history; 1890s building. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 1-December 4.
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Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
815-777-3310
500 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 61036
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865 and opened to the public in 1904. Furnishings original.
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