Galena - Jo Daviess County Historical Society Administrative Office — Attraction in Galena

Absolutely loved this place! This is a small museum in downtown on Bench street which stores Galena's history, some civil war history and President Grant and his wife's memories. The house itself is old, has fine Italian marble fireplace and framework. Museum stores President Grant's world tour and Civil war memories as a General. Additionally it has a separate room dedicated to baseball history and a miniature mine open for the public to see. In the front room which used to be Grant's living room, has a really old map of Galena printed in 1854 on the wall. The view of Bench street from the window...

Very formative museum about Historic Galena's past. Starting with Civil War President Ulysses Grant to the Lead Iron Mines to the Steam boats that delivered the Lead as well as the decline of usage to steamboats. Has actually self portrait paintings of Ulysses Grant which is 9 ft high as well as other civil war paintings. Learned that President Grant was part of the Mexican American War and was a popular president in both Japan and Britain during the mid 19th century. Was interesting. Worth $10 for admission. Wish I could have gone to his...

Nice museum somewhat related to General Grant, but also related to the Civil War - Nice displays and some are interactive.

$20 entry fee, but I felt like I was donating to the museum more than paying admittance.

There is a short (10 minute) holographic presentation from General Grant and his Wife, and then after that you are on your own.

Can get through the museum in an hour or two depending on what peaks your interest.

There is an actual mine shaft that you can peer down into - which is very cool. There is also a small gift shop...