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Hezekiah Gear

Hezekiah Gear arrived in Galena in 1827. He boasted of being a veteran of the Navy and being aboard the USS Lawrence during the battle of Lake Erie. (more…)

TO NAME COMMITTEES FOR CENTENIAL FETE

Galena Daily Gazette, 16 January 1926

"It has been suggested that all of the clubs of the city, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis, and other orders interested in Civic affairs, appoint a committee from each order to assist in promoting one of the biggest celebrations ever held in Galena next Fall, the occasion being the Centennial Celebration of the village of Galena. These committees in turn hold a meeting and elect a chairman to take charge of all affairs. This is a Golden opportunity for Galena to have a real old time home coming celebration and make itself nationally known. The Centennial idea seems to have been a decidedly favorable impression with a great number of people. Now it’s up to everyone to BOOST and BOOST."

Celebrating 200 Years

(1826-2026)

Galena will celebrate her bicentennial in 2026. Help us to mark this event with a special celebration and historical accents throughout the year.

Grant Celebration Arch across Main Street at DeSoto House

Galena celebrating Grant's return after the Civil War

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