Grant Birthday Celebration

On April 16-18th, the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society in Galena, IL, will be celebrating President Ulysses S. Grant's 199th birthday by offering free museum admission to the public and other family friendly activities. Most of the festivities will be held on Saturday, April 17th beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Main Street Walking Tour with General Grant beginning at the DeSoto House Hotel.

The excitement continues at 11:00 a.m. with our Pie and Gift Basket Auction in the parking lot of Spotsie's– 403 S Main Street, with Master of Ceremonies, President Abraham Lincoln! General Grant...