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Welcome to
The DeSoto Dispatch
November 2024
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From
The DeSoto House Hotel
"Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"
Since 1855
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Stay with us at the DeSoto House Hotel and enjoy all the fun of fall in Galena!
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Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, November 7, 2024
5 PM - 7:30 PM
DeSoto House Hotel
We are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner to help with the Galena Elks raise money for their annual Christmas Food Baskets. Last year, the Elks created and distributed over 500 baskets to low income families across Jo Daviess County. 50% of the ticket price will be donated to the Elks to help them with this mission.
We will be serving between 5 PM and 7:30 PM in a "come and go" style. For tickets, call 815.777.6818. We will also be selling them at the door.
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Join us for this special event! | |
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Plan now to join The Galena Generals for a night of dinner, dancing, music and fun with Galena's nine Civil War Generals at the historic DeSoto House Hotel in Downtown Galena.
Help support one of Galena's most unique and celebrated organizations.
Request to be seated with your favorite General!
Period Dress encouraged but not required.
Tickets available by calling the Desoto House Hotel at:
815.777.0090
This Event Will Sell Out!
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Have Thanksgiving Dinner with us! | |
Call 815.777.0090 to make reservations now! | |
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Midweek Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$194.00
Generals' Restaurant Dinner Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through November 26, 2024
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Midweek Breakfast Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$174.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through November 26, 2024
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History Museum Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Tickets to the Galena Grant History Museum
$194.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through November 26, 2024
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Best Available Rate
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Starting at $119.00
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 in one of our fabulous restaurants.
Then join us for dinner!
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Scenic Art Loop's Monthly Art Drive
Friday, November 1, 2024 - Sunday, November 3, 2024
(See downloadable map below for specific times)
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 downloadable map and more information click here.
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Hoof'n + Groove'n
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Star-filled skies, a roaring bonfire, gooey s’mores, live music, and goats! Life is good!
Join Hoof It and their lovely goats on an evening trek as the sun sets and the light fades from the forest. Return from the trek to a roaring bonfire, s’more baskets, and live music. BYOB, order pizza delivery, or pack the cooler.
Book now to ensure you are part of this experience. Space is limited.
Adults $65, Kids (3-12) $32
For more information and to book now, click here.
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40th Annual Nouveau Parade and Celebration
Friday, November 22, 2024
Galena Cellars Tasting Room
The parade of revelers will assemble at 2:30 p.m. for a trek around Galena’s Main Street in assorted modes of transportation and merriment from horse-drawn wagons to trollies as the 40th Annual Nouveau wine is delivered to Galena merchants who sport the Nouveau posters in their shop windows. Join in or watch the procession. “Le Beaujolias Nouveau est arrivé!”
Local restaurants and Galena businesses continue the celebration all weekend with live music, wine tastings, dinner specials and receptions.
For all information regarding the celebration, click here.
For more information about the luncheon at the DeSoto House Hotel and to buy tickets, click here.
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Galena Holiday Kickoff
Saturday, November 30, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
On the Saturday following Thanksgiving, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus arrive on his sleigh in Galena, Illinois (reminiscent of a Hallmark holiday movie!). This festive Jeep Jingle, with brightly lit Holiday JEEPS, will escort them to the city’s tree lighting. The Galena (Civil War) Generals will lead off, and the Galena Trolley will transport good girls and boys to enjoy treats and a visit with Jolly Old St. Nick!
Make a holiday visit to Historic Downtown Galena this Thanksgiving weekend as Santa's arrival kicks off this Magical Season! (A little elf spilled the eggnog that Mr. Kringle and The Grinch will be packing gifts to award outstandingly decorated parade Jeeps!)
The parade is also a Holiday fundraiser for Riverview Center which benefits families affected by Domestic Violence who may need assistance during this Holiday Season... and beyond.
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Galena Holidaze Festival
Saturday, December 7, 2024
11 AM - 6 PM
101 Green Street, Galena
The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.
This come and go, family-friendly event will feature traveling local artisans with holiday items and local food vendors, Christmas music including live Christmas caroling, kids’ activities, a Galena business raffle, petting zoo, ice skating rink and skate rental, and more! All activities are free thanks to all sponsors. The event will work together with the mission of the Galena ARC which is partially to “develop community cooperation in programs and activities which further arts/crafts, sports, and recreation for all ages.”
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Fire in the Sky
Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:30 PM - 7 PM
101 Green Street, Galena
Spectacular fireworks display to kick off the holiday season!
Enjoy the evening sky as it comes alive with fireworks to kick off the holiday season in downtown Galena. See the impressive display from just about anywhere in downtown Galena and surrounding areas.
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Night of the Luminaria & Living Windows
Saturday, December 14, 2024
4 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Galena
Don't miss one of the most beautiful and romantic nights of the year when Galena presents their living windows and luminary.
From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park, all of Galena will be glowing. Enter a land of enchantment on this magical night with more than 5,000 candlelit luminaries on streets, steps, and sidewalks.
Luminaries are typically lit from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. From 4:00pm - 7:00pm store windows on Main Street come alive with holiday-inspired animated Living Windows. Many of the businesses offer extended hours, so take advantage of the magic and do some holiday shopping!
From 6:00pm - 7:00pm a group of carolers from Galena Center for the Arts will create a jubilant atmosphere in the beautiful Grant Park Gazebo, serenading the crowd with classic Christmas carols and spreading cheer throughout the town. Everyone is invited to join and sing along, as the warm glow of the holiday luminaries makes the event feel even more magical.
To make your dinner reservations at the General's Restaurant, please call 815.777.0090.
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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, biking or cross-country skiing.
Galena River Trail
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Enjoy scenic outlooks with views across three states at the Horseshoe Mound Preserve.
Horseshoe Mound Preserve
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Enjoy panoramic views of the Mississippi River from Casper Bluff Land and Water Preserve.
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
| Be sure to visit the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation website for a list of more places to see under the "Visit Our Preserves" tab. | Other great places to visit in addition to our local historic attractions and museums are: | |
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"
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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! | |
Create your dream wedding... | |
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Call to make your dreams come true!
815.777.6818
Sales Department
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Reserve your getaway now!
Make your reservations by calling
815.777.0090 or 800.343.6562
Check out our website . . . DeSotoHouse.com
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DeSoto House Hotel Gift Certificates
make perfect gifts!
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Michael Steinhoff
General Manager
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230 South Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
815.777.0090 or 800.343.6562
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