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A marker will be placed at Recreation Park
with names and sponsor levels.

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or Business Recognized

Contribution Levels

Pioneer
Galena General
Steamboat Captain
Architect
Prospector
Galenian

$10,000+
$5,000 - 9,999
$1,000 - 4,999
$500 - 999
$250 - 499
Any

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The Galena Bicentennial Fund
C/O The Galena Foundation
PO Box 1
Galena, IL 61036

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The Galena Foundation, Inc, a registered 501(c)(3), has established a Recreation Park Fund to accept legacy donations.

Current Contributors

Galena 2026 is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to contribute to our Bicentennial celebration.  Fundraising will continue throughout the year for the legacy project, and money contributed by our sponsors will give us the opportunity to produce world-class events!

Pioneer

Belvedere Mansion And Gardens
John and Bonnie Cox
Rotary Club of Galena, Illinois
Community Development Fund of Galena
Galena VFW Post
DeSoto House / Country Inn & Suites

Steamboat Captain

Tom Saccomanno and Julie Bruser
Community Foundation of JDC
The Buisker Family
Paul C Newton
Karen Glick Wilson
The Baranski Family

Architect

Engle Plumbing
Otto's by Kevin Scharpf
Tri-State Travel
Louie's Trenching
Nicki Raaz
Little J's Stays
Jail Hill Inn

Prospector

Nick and Tilli Wienen Family
Jeremy and Jamie Loso
HB Wilkinson Title
Galena Chrysler
Eaton Financial Services
Palace Campground
Lemfco
Cucina Bella
Jonathan Clingman
Carolyn and Eric Dregne
Outlook Club
Shirley Rosenthal

GALENIAN

Paul and Judy Jackson
PEO Sisterhood
Fortnightly Club
Tri State Porta Potty
Grateful Gourmet
Linus, LLC (Galena Station)
Ron & Kathy Pearson
Tracey Roberts
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation
Paula Schonhoff
Mary Gibbs
Kathleen Shannon
Edward Jones
Betsy Eaton
Tammy's Piggly Wiggly
Melody Campbell
Kathy Bookless
Mark and Jamie Moran
Judith Thompson
Avery House Bed and Breakfast

In Kind Donors

Galena Public Library
Galena Country Tourism
City of Galena
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
Willis Computer Solutions
Coddich & Dauge
Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
DeSoto House

Drone show sponsors

Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort
Galena Country Tourism
Galena Territory Association
First Community Bank of Galena
United Missouri Bank
Northwest Illinois Foundation

Marketing Grant

Galena Country Tourism
Galena Country has given a $25,000 marketing grant to promote the Bicentennial events

Celebration Grant

The Galena Foundation, Inc

The Galena Foundation is spending $75,000 for Bicentennial events, allowing 100% of your donation to go to the Legacy Project.