August 12, 2026
A New Archive
For 88 years, the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum has called the historic 1858 Barrows Mansion home. Owned by the City of Galena, this beautiful home has housed our museum since 1938—and our collection has filled every floor of this historic property […]
November 3, 2025
Preserving Our Past: Museum Sends Artifacts for Conservation
On November 3rd, the Museum took an important step in preserving our nation’s history by transporting three treasured artifacts to the Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota […]
November 1, 2025
The Importance of Artifact Conservation
Artifact conservation is the careful, scientific process of preserving and protecting objects of historical and cultural significance […]
May 1, 2025
IMLS Grant Reinstated
We’re pleased to announce that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has officially reinstated a $576,000 federal matching grant for the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum, following an official appeal and internal review process […]
April 21, 2025
IMLS Grant Terminated
The Museum has submitted a formal appeal to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) regarding the termination of its federal grant […]
April 10, 2025
Contact Congressional Leaders
Click the link below to find a sample letter and contact information for Congressional leaders […]
April 10, 2025
IMLS Withdraws Federal Grant, Threatening Exhibit Progress
On April 10, 2025, our organization received official notice that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has terminated our federal matching grant in full […]
March 12, 2025
Construction Begins Soon for the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum
The Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society is pleased to announce that the long-awaited Galena & U.S. Grant Museum project is moving forward once again […]
February 16, 2025
New Museum Grants Jeopardized by Frozen Federal Funds
Just a week from awarding a construction contract to a local firm to build the new history museum, the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society learned its $1.8 million federal grant has been frozen […]
December 18, 2024
Building with Purpose: The Cost of a New Museum
The Galena – Jo Daviess County Historical Society is in the process of building a new Galena & U.S. Grant Museum. The new museum will provide enriched experience for visitors like accessibility, while ensuring the preservation of historical artifacts for future generations […]
October 15, 2024
Exciting News! Major Grants Awarded to Advance Our New Museum Project
We’re thrilled to announce that the Historical Society has received two significant grants, marking a major milestone in our capital campaign, “Our History Matters.” These funds will help us build a new museum campus, set to open by summer 2026. We’ve been awarded […]