Upcoming Events

The Galena & U.S. Grant Museum team works to bring history to the community through innovative, year-round programming. Our events are informative and entertaining, and they engage people of all ages in the dialogue of local, regional and national history.

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    Mar, 21

  • Grant’s Birthday Celebration

    211 S. Bench Street

    April 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Join us for a FUN-filled weekend of activities in celebration of President U.S. Grant’s 201st Birthday.   Details to come....

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  • 10

    Feb, 22

  • Galena History Hunt

    April 22 @ 10:00 am - July 31 @ 4:30 pm

    Help us celebrate Ulysses S. Grant’s Birthday with the kick-off of our Annual History Hunt through the City of Galena! Get your map and...

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  • 29

    Sep, 22

  • The Other Side of the Anvil

    October 14 @ 9:00 am - October 15 @ 4:00 pm

    Two-day blacksmithing event that features forging and historic demonstrations, like broom tying. On Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15, on the lawn adjacent...

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