Welcome To
The DeSoto Dispatch 
Celebrating our 160th Year 

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

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October / 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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P. T. Murphy
Galena's Master Magician
  

Join us on Wednesdays in October and enjoy our
"Magic Wednesday".  
Enjoy the mysteries of an ancient art as they unfold right before your eyes! 
The setting for this interactive magic show is P.T. Murphy's intimate theater just one block from our front door.  P.T. Murphy believes in magic.  It's his job. He will entertain, mystify and inspire you to believe!  P.T. is known for his personable Style, mischievous sense of humor and sophisticated slight of hand.

 

Dinner and an evening of Magic - $89.00 (based on two people). Enjoy a $50.00 certificate for Dinner in our Generals' Restaurant
Followed by an evening of Magic.
Serving Dinner from 5:00 p.m. 
P.T. Murphy's Magic Evening Performance 8:00 p.m. 


The Holidays are fast approaching... 
 
xmas tree

...let us take the stress out of your planning.
Book your Holiday party today, small or large we can accommodate them all.

Book your holiday party by November 1st and receive a complimentary appetizer for your group, or book your party in January, and receive 10% off your bill.

Private dining rooms available for family gatherings, private dinners, or corporate Holiday retreats with discounted overnight room rates.
 
Call
815-777-6812
to make your reservations

  

Ghost Tales Come Alive
October 31st 
after the parade...  


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.

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 October 
 Midweek Packages...


...enjoy the beautiful Fall Colors while shopping Main Street, kayaking, biking, hiking and just relaxing.

StaytheNight
"Dinner Package"
"Come for Dinner & stay for the Night"
Sunday-Thursday 
 Overnight Stay
 With a $50.00 Dinner Credit
$169.00

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
TTT
 History Museum Passes
Galena Museum
Only
$169.00  
Sunday - Thursday 
Please make your reservations early.  Availability is limited, so don't delay.  The above package is for 2 people.  



*Weather permitting


In-room Massage Therapy

 

October Cocktail Hour 
  

Stay with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October 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 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


 

Other Dates:


November 21
 

 



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.

 


 


Plan to attend our traditional Thanksgiving Buffet serving a carving station,
seafood station, savory traditional entrée buffet, sweet table, chocolate fountain and champagne fountain.

Serving from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Make reservations early.


 


Luminaria - December 12th

Plan to dine with us and enjoy Rozanne Loney "Lady Sings the Blues"
The town will be aglow with luminaries and we will be serving dinner around our 18 foot Christmas Tree.  A beautiful way to celebrate the holiday season.

Serving from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reservations highly recommended


 


Annual Breakfast with Santa - December 13th

Breakfast buffet with Santa, Rudolph and Frosty.  Have your photo taken with Santa and remember to bring your list.  Balloons, magic and a fun filled morning for all ages.  Santa will arrive at 9:00 a.m. and leave at Noon.

Taking reservations from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Reservations highly recommended

  


 


Aaron Alexander will be here for our traditional New Year's Eve in Generals' Restaurant.  We will be offering a special menu as well as our regular menu from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. A complimentary pour of Champagne to celebrate the New Year!
Make reservations early

 


 

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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