This charming town in northwest Illinois is named after a mineral mined here 20 years before the gold rush in California.
It was a booming mining town in 1860 with a population of over 12000 when Ulysses S Grant moved here. Grant and the lead mines are no more, but the buildings still are.
Featured:
00:00 Intro
01:46 Galena Canning
04:00 Magic Theater
05:57 The Haunted Galena Tour Company
10:23 Grant Based Tours
11:45 Galena Museum
13:50 Blacksmith
16:43 Galena Cellars
18:22 Hoof-It Goat Trekking
20:15 Jo Daviess Conservation
24:14 Ulysses Suites
25:58 Desoto House Hotel
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Main Street is alive and well. It’s where the heart of the community beats the loudest.
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Growing up in the Midwest in an Irish Catholic family, John’s own experiences and memories are relatable and remind us all of our shared Midwest heritage. Through lively interviews with local residents and civic leaders, John uncovers the uniqueness and charm of each community he visits.
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