1. Use the map to find historic markers, monu-ments, and structures. All locations are within 3 blocks of Main Street and on both sides of the Galena River.

2. Answer 20 of the 27 questions. You may choose which questions to answer.

3. Once you’ve answered 20 questions, return the map to the following locations: 1. Scan and Email the questions to info@galenahistorymuseum.org 2. Drop the map off at: The Stillman House (513 Bouthillier Street)

-OR-The Galena & U.S. Grant Museum (211 S. Bench Street, one block North of Downtown)

1. Between which years did U.S. Grant’s father operate the J. R. Grant Leather Store in downtown Galena? 2. Name three famous politicians who visited Galena and stayed at the DeSoto Hotel?3. Two canonns are displayed in Grant Park. What Civil War battle is associated with one of them? 4. The Galena River Wine & Cheese building once held the law offices of what famous Galenians?5. Find the bust of Elihu Washburne on Main Street. Name three important things about his life.6. Beside a Post Office, what other function did the Post Office building serve in the 19th century?7. Who was the original owner of the building that serves as the Galena History Museum?8. What is unique about the statue of Julia Dent Grant on the grounds of the Grant Home?9. What was the original name of the Galena River?10. How many steps do you have to climb from Main St. to the front door of the Galena Public Library? 11. Name the oldest home in Galena located on Diagonal Street?12. When was the Galena Market House built?13. In what war was the Old Stockade House, located on Perry St., used to protect Galena citizens?14. The old grain warehouse, located East of today’s store Spotsie’s, was the location of one of 33 buildings destroyed in a disastrous fire in Downtown Galena in which year?15. Located on Bench Street, Turner Hall was built in which year?16. Which store did Lucius C. Felt operate on Main Street?17. How many Civil War generals came from Galena?18. Which business marks the end of Stagecoach Trail Rd in Galena?19. Which house built in the Italianate architectural style is the largest home in Galena? 20. Which of the churches located on Bench St. did Grant attend while living in Galena? 21. Which famous person spoke on the DeSoto Hotel’s balcony?22. In whose house on Third St. did Grant learn of the results of the presidential election of 1868? 23. Located in the same building as Poopsie’s, the Main Street Inn was once the original Standard Cigar Com-pany, what year was it built?24. Where is the bronze sculpture of President Grant located in Galena?25. The Old Blacksmith Shop now located on Commerce St. was built in 1897 by who?26. Located on Washington St., Liberty Engine House #1 was built in which year? 27. Who were the three founders of the Galena Public Library?

4. All returned map participants will be entered in our grand prize drawing of $500! The first 10 people to return their maps will receive a free admission ticket to the museum.

When: March 20th - April 18th, 2021Buy your map(s) starting at 11 a.m. March 20th and return the map(s) by April 18th at 4:00 p.m. for your chance to win $500 and other prizes!

Questions?Call: 815-777-9129

Email: info@galenahistorymuseum.

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Return the questions and map by April 18th to be entered into the drawings!

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