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DeSoto Dispatch For May 2013


HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
 

~WELCOME TO~ 

The DeSoto Dispatch

From
 The DeSoto House Hotel
   “Illinois’ Oldest Operating Hotel”   
Since 1855

May / 2013
Dear DeSoto House Patrons,  

When we think of May, the first thought that comes to mind is Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful women, both past and present, that have made and continue to make life so special and endearing to all of us.

  

 

From Deb Bertucci & the Entire DeSoto House Staff

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Woman of Courage and Commitment
…to begin 2013 Season
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Plan to join us as Women of Courage and Commitment begin another season at the DeSoto House Hotel.   

On Saturday, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16 and a Special Holiday Performance, Saturday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  

(This was a sold out performance last year so please purchase tickets early).

Performances begin at 2:00 p.m. with a wonderful Dessert and Coffee or Tea.

Tickets can be purchased at the DeSoto House Front Desk or by calling 815-777-0090 

Dinner with President & Mrs. Lincoln
Did You Know?
Did you know…
The tin ceiling, in the lobby of the DeSoto House, was installed in March of 1903 by J.B. Reynick and his assistants.  At that time the room was called “the office.” The Galena newspaper noted that, besides the room’s improvement in appearance, “Pat Flynn, the genial night clerk, is no longer in danger of being crushed by falling plaster.”
 

 

May Internet Special

“Come for dinner and stay for the night!”

 

Overnight Stay…

&  

$ 50 DeSoto Dinner Credit $

 

ONLY 

$139.00

Sunday-Friday

 Package expires 5/31/13

 

Please make your reservations early… Availability is limited, so don’t delay…. 

 

Ongoing Renovations  
Green Street Floor

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Our “Victorian Lady” gets a new Bonnet
New Bonnet
Last Month
- Our 158th Anniversary Dinner- 
On April 9th…
A few of our guests who attended the
sold out event!
An Overnight stay was just $55 & dinner was only $18.55.
Make your reservation early for our 159th Anniversary dinner… April 9th, 2014
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Our Chef preparing a special menu… 

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New Restaurant Hours   
As of Monday, May 6, 2013
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Generals’ 

 

Tuesday – Thursday
 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday
 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday-Monday 
 Closed  

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 Green Street 

Sunday – Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Courtyard

Sunday
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Monday – Friday
 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Saturday
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet
 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Breakfast served open to close!

 

2013 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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Join us for our Annual Traditional Mother’s Day Buffet serving breakfast items as well as traditional favorites and a flower for every Mom.  Reservations recommended.

 

Make reservations early for a long weekend with us to kick off the Summer.

 

Don’t forget Dad – Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

 

Join us on the roof-top for our annual 4th of July Roof-Top Party.  Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine & More…Discotek  will be back playing all your favorites and a great view of the Galena Fireworks!  Purchase tickets early – sells out quickly.

 

 ”An Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln” – July 27

Dinner and theater at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. 

 

Make your reservations early for the busiest weekend in

Galena.  Enjoy the Craft Fair right outside our back door and all Galena has to offer.

 

Annual Halloween Parade – October 26

Make your reservations early and plan to see our Galena Halloween Parade on Main Street.  A fun weekend for all ages.

 

Come join us after the parade for dinner and a presentation by paranormal investigators on what is going on in Galena…  Spooky fun time!

 

Our ballroom will be decorated with Christmas Trees and Wreaths for purchase as a fund-raiser for the Galena History Museum.  Come early and place your bids.

  

Join in Galena’s celebration of Galena Cellar’s Nouveau Wine.  We will be offering a special luncheon at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22nd and specials throughout the weekend in our restaurants.  Call early for reservations.

 

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet with all the traditional favorites.

Reservations recommended.

 

Join us for a candlelight dinner in our Courtyard enchanted by white twinkling lights and magical decorations.  A special menu will be offered with Entertainment.  5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.  Reservations recommended.

 

Breakfast with Santa – December 22

Enjoy the splendor of Christmas with our holiday decorations while enjoying our breakfast buffet with Santa!  9:00 a.m. – Noon.  Make reservations early.

 

New Year’s Eve – December 31

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Join us for a quiet romantic dinner in our Generals’ Restaurant with Aaron Alexander on the Piano.

 

 

RESERVE YOUR GETAWAY NOW!