Bicentennial 'Blog
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Airship
At the Galena Fair in 1911, the big attraction was an “airship,” a bi-plane piloted by Harry Powers. …
Galena Rock Festival
In just two weeks time, a team of lawyers set up two corporations, bought a farm, built a stage and…
Lead Map
Galena is the Latin name for the highest quality of lead sulfide from which lead is produced. It was lead…
Corn Boil Photos
The first Corn Boil took place at Hughlett’s Bottom, at the end of Dewey Avenue. The Gazette reported an “estimated…
Corn Boil
The very first “Corn Boil” was held for the “Installation of Pup Tent and Initiation of Officers of the newly…
Fun Facts
On December 14, 1926, Galenians assembled at 120 Bench Street (need reference for which house this is today), the home…
Galena’s Centennial
On December 14, 1926, Galenians assembled at 120 Bench Street to celebrate the Centennial and hear stories told by descendants…
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