Welcome To
The DeSoto Dispatch 
Celebrating our 160th Year 

From
 The DeSoto House Hotel
   "Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"   
Since 1855


June / 2015
 



The DeSoto House Hotel
"Celebrating 160 years"
From Deb Bertucci & the
 Entire DeSoto House Staff 
Check out our Website!www.desotohouse.com 
 
 

   

       

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June-July-August
 Midweek Packages


StaytheNight
"Dinner Package"
"Come for Dinner & stay for the Night"
 Sunday-Thursday 
 Overnight Stay
 With a $50.00 Dinner Credit
$159.00

Plan ahead for your getaway!
 

 

  

OR

With an overnight stay, the choice is yours.
You get Room, Breakfast, and one of the events listed below!

Linmar Gardens Tour 

Linmar Gardens

A Trolley Ride for Two

History Museum Passes 

Galena Museum


 

Only
$159.00  
Sunday - Thursday 
Please make your reservations early.  Availability is limited, so don't delay.  The above package is for 2 people.  


  

June
Cocktail Hour 
  

Stay with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour 5-6 p.m.
 in Generals' Restaurant Lounge.
Then, plan to dine with us. 


Create your dream wedding...
 



 

Call to make your dreams come true!

 

815-777-6812

Deb Bertucci

Stefanie Hatley

  

2015 Upcoming Events

   
Upcoming Events


Since 1855 the DeSoto House Hotel has played  

host to some of Galena's most gala events.

Here's a partial list of this years festivities.

For More Information or to make reservations for our upcoming events,

Please call: 815.777.0090 or 1.800.343.6562

Be Sure To Plan Your Get Away In Advance!
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Women of Courage begin their first presentation of the Season with their original program of women who have helped to change women's history.  Each of whom has a connection to the Galena area.

Coffee, Tea and Dessert.
3:00 p.m. performance Tickets $15.00


 



Come celebrate with us on our Roof Top.  We are grilling Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs and have cold Beer and Wine. Dance to your favorite music with Diskotek Entertainment and have the best view of Galena's Fireworks!

Advance tickets $7.00 (complimentary non-alcoholic beverage) and children 10 and under admitted free with an adult.  Get tickets early this is always a sold out event.


 


Women of Courage will be doing "Women of the Civil War" - These fascinating women include a president's wife, a spy, a nurse, and two wealthy women one from the North and one from the South who share their contrasting memories of their war experiences.

Coffee, Tea and Dessert.  3:00 p.m. performance. Tickets $15.00


 




Mr. Lincoln invites you to join him as he once again addresses the people of Galen from his place on our historic balcony at 5:30 p.m. Then join us for Dinner and Theatre at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom.  Enjoy Mr. Lincoln's favorite dinner of Chicken Fricassee served with warm Buttermilk Biscuits and Apple Pie for Dessert.

Tickets are $35.00 per person. This will be a sold out performance so please purchase tickets early.


 


Join us for tea at 3:00 p.m. and enjoy an afternoon with the Duchess of Beaver Castle.
Adele Washburn has invited this special guest to tea and a discussion of the contrasting traditions of their countries. There will be sweets and savories served.

$25.00 per person.  Reservations required for this performance.


 



Plan to attend an evening of stepping back in time for celebrating the hotel's 160th year.  Enjoy the talents of a bye gone era.  Truly a unique and entertaining evening.
More details to follow...


 



Plan to enjoy the Halloween Parade just outside our door and then plan to have dinner and enjoy the haunting presentation that will leave you sleeping with your light on.

Tickets are $35.00 per person.  This will be a sold out performance so please purchase tickets early to make sure you will be there! A fun and scary way to spend Halloween.


 


The John Erickson Trio will be back to perform and kick off the holiday season with a collection of jazz infused carols as well as their traditional and original collection.

The concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $18.00.  Plan to arrive early and enjoy the cash bar and special appetizer menu.

 


 

RESERVE YOUR GETAWAY NOW!  

 

 


Our Restaurants

Courtyard - Green Street - Generals' 

 
Please call: 815.777.0090 or 1.800.343.6562

for Hours and Reservations
      

 or Click on link below...

 

Restaurant Hours  

 


Deb Bertucci
DeSoto House Hotel
800.343.6562
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