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Welcome to
The DeSoto Dispatch
December, 2022
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from
The DeSoto House Hotel
"Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"
Since 1855
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Come and stay at the DeSoto House Hotel and enjoy the beauty of the holidays in Galena!
~ Check out our Midweek Packages ~
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Plan ahead for the holidays.
These events sell out quickly!
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We will be serving our regular Generals' dinner menu along with this fabulous special menu: | |
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Midweek Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$169.00
Generals' Restaurant Dinner Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through December 29, 2022
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Midweek Breakfast Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$149.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through December 29, 2022
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History Museum Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Tickets to the Galena Grant History Museum
$169.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through December 29, 2022
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Best Available Rate
One-night stay
Starting at $84.00
Subject to availability
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Everyone loves a cocktail or two... | |
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Stay with us Sundays through Thursdays and enjoy a complimentary cocktail from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in one of our fabulous restaurants.
Then join us for dinner!
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In addition to browsing through Galena’s 19th-century downtown with more than 100
storefronts, here are some other ways to enjoy our beautiful area:
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The Galena River Trail offers 8.0 miles (one way) of scenic hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Galena River Trail
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Other great places to visit in addition to our local historic attractions and museums are: | |
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Galena Public Library
601 S. Bench Street
Galena, IL 61036
Michelle Cox will join the Galena Public Library to discuss her latest novel, A Spying Eye.
Refreshments will be on hand, books will be for sale, and one lucky in-person attendee will win a special prize!
Michelle Cox is the author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as “Novel Notes of Local Lore,” a weekly blog dedicated to Chicago’s forgotten residents. Her books have won over 60 international awards and have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Foreword, Elle, Redbook, Brit&Co., POPSUGAR, Buzzfeed, and many others.
For more information and to register click here.
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Scenic Art Loop's Monthly Art Drive
Friday, December 2, 2022 - Sunday, December 4, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Various Artist Galleries
Galena, IL 61036
Drive the hills and valleys of the Driftless Region’s most scenic counties. Take a laid back self-guided tour experiencing art from inception to fulfillment.
Visit talented artists in their studios & galleries, while enjoying artisan libations such as food, wine, craft brews, and spirits, and discover the region’s hidden talent. Interact and enjoy with unique individuals along your personal tour.
Each month our artists come together to host the Scenic Art Loop by ARRT’s Monthly Art Drive.
Join us on the first full weekend of each month for a new experience. A new map is created monthly to ensure artists’ availability.
For a map and more information click here.
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Saturday, December 3, 2022
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Galena Territory Owners' Club
Social Hall
2000 Territory Drive
Galena, IL 61036
Welcome the holiday season by shoppping for decorations, gift items, art, baked goods, and much more.
For more information click here.
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Apple River Fort State Historic Site
311 E. Myrtle Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028
Saturday, December 3, 2022
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate Christmas - the 1830's way!
Visit the Apple River Fort and take part in historical Christmas celebrations.
Experience a typical frontier German Christmas, complete with a decorated fir tree.
Meet Mrs. Juliette Kinzie, wife of Ho-Chunk Indian Agent John Kinzie of Portage, WI.
Play with historical toys and hear how Christmas is the "Day the World Turned Upside-Down."
Visit the trading post to barter for the best goods on this side of the Mississippi.
Don't forget to check out the Fort's gift shop, where you'll find unique items for everyone on your shopping list.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, December 3, 2022
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Green Street Plaza
Galena, IL 61036
The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing a magical offering of vendors, food, sweets, and beverages.
There will be enchanting live musical entertainment throughout the day at our stage, a chance to talk to Santa Claus, pet a Christmas Donkey, and embark on a downtown Galena scavenger hunt through local businesses.
Plan to spend the day in the plaza of the Midwest's best holiday town and the evening watching a magnificent display of fireworks presented by the Galena Downtown Business Association.
There will be a suggested $5.00 per family donation upon entry.
For more information click here.
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Holiday Fire in the Sky
Saturday, December 3, 2022
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Depot Park
91 Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL 61036
Enjoy the evening sky as it comes alive with fireworks to
kick off the holiday season in downtown Galena.
See the fireworks from just about anywhere in Galena and surrounding areas.
Rain or shine, the event goes on.
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Sunday, December 4, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Turner Hall
115 S. Bench Street
Galena, IL 61036
The Galena Center for the Arts presents the 18-piece big band group, "Ladies Must Swing."
LMS is made up entirely of female musicians and brings nostalgia to the stage with their classic Big Band era sound.
LMS has received awards over the years including Madison Area Music Award’s Best Jazz Band in Madison as well as recognition for volunteer work with Badger Honor Flight and VFW posts.
Free, donations appreciated
For more information click here.
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Dark Side of the Yule with Classical Blast
Friday, December 9, 2022
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Turner Hall
115 S Bench St
Galena, IL 61036
Classical Blast melds classic rock hits with holiday classics, Christmas pop, baroque carols and more, with music by Moody Blues, Metallica, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Evanescence and beyond.
It may be the most unique holiday show you've seen, featuring top-tier Chicago musicians.
An annual Galena favorite, the show is performed in theaters all over the Midwest.
For more information and tickets click here.
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Night of the Luminaria & Living Windows
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Living Windows: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Caroling in Grant Park: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Luminaries: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Enter a land of enchantment on this magical night with more than 5,000 candlelit luminaries on streets, steps and sidewalks.
From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park, all of Galena will be glowing.
Stroll down Galena's Main Street and watch store windows come alive with holiday-inspired animation in Living Windows!
Don't forget to head to Grant Park Gazebo at 6:00 PM for caroling!
Local businesses offer extended hours for holiday shopping.
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Saturday, December 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N. Brodrecht Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
Celebrate a country Christmas at the Shenandoah indoor arena!
Festivities include: gifts from Santa (children under 12, while supplies last), Christmas crafts and wagon rides
Only $5 per child & free for adults.
For more information click here.
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Snowflakes and Sweets Stroll
Saturday, December 17, 2022
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Take your time enjoying special sweet treats from our local bakeries, chocolatiers, and more while strolling down Galena's magical Main Street.
You will find the sweet treats sprinkled along Main Street in our unique collection of shops!
Your ticket will qualify you for a punch card that's good for 10 sweet treats which will be a mix (chosen by you) of cookies, candies, drinks and more.
Tickets are $30 if preordered and $35 on event day, if any tickets are left. Our strolls always sell out 1-2 weeks prior so don't delay your purchase!
For more information and tickets click here.
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Chocolate Lovers Stroll
Saturday, February 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Historic Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Enjoy chocolate treats of all sorts all while strolling Galena's half mile long historic Main Street loaded with one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants.
Tickets are needed.
Your ticket will include a punch card good for 10 treats (mix and match as you like between the chocolate treat options).
Each ticket will also include a commemorative mug as well.
Tickets are $30 if ordered prior to the day of the event and $35 after that while supplies last.
We always sell out 1-2 weeks prior so don't delay!
All ticket holders will pick up their mug and punch cards at the check in location - provided closer to the time of the event (TBD).
Enjoy the stroll!
For more information and tickets click here.
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Take a break and stop by our Quiet Room on the Main Street level of the hotel to view these videos:
The DeSoto House Hotel
"The Largest Hotel in the West"
Galena: Steamboat Capital of the Old Northwest
Both videos are about 15-20 minutes in length and run continuously.
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You can learn more about the history of the DeSoto House Hotel here. | There's always plenty to do in scenic, historic Galena! | |
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Call to make your dreams come true!
815.777.6818
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Reserve your getaway now!
Make your reservations by calling
815.777.0090 or 800.343.6562
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Michael Steinhoff
General Manager
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