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Welcome to
The DeSoto Dispatch
September, 2022
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from
The DeSoto House Hotel
"Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"
Since 1855
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Fall is on the way... listen for the crunch under your feet and enjoy the bursts of gorgeous color in beautiful Galena!
~ Check out our midweek packages! ~
| Make your room & dinner reservations now! | |
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Check us out on
"John McGivern's Main Streets -
Galena, Illinois"!
You can watch our segment here or view the entire program here.
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Don't miss our awesome segment on the program "Travel the Tri-states"!
You can check it out here.
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Murder & Mayhem in a Mining Town
Friday, October 28, 2022
5:30 PM Cash Bar
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Theatre Show
Call 815.777.0090 for tickets
The DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early!
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Midweek Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$229.00
Generals' Restaurant Dinner Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through September 30, 2022
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Midweek Breakfast Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$209.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through September 30, 2022
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History Museum Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Tickets to the Galena Grant History Museum
$229.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through September 30, 2022
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Trolley Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Two tickets for the Galena Trolley
$229.00
Courtyard Restaurant Breakfast Menu
Subject to availability
Prices good through September 30, 2022
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Best Available Rate
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 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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Berning Acres
8850 North Menominee Road
East Dubuque, IL 61025
563.543.8936
Berning Acres is a family-owned dairy farm located in Menominee, Illinois (halfway between East Dubuque & Galena).
They milk 400 cows, mostly Holsteins (the black and white ones!) and run about 850 acres.
They are passionate about what they do, and they love educating others about what farming looks like today. Their hope is that you’ll visit their farm and leave with some great knowledge about agriculture, farm animals and farm life (and a deeper appreciation for that wholesome nutritious glass of milk you enjoy each day!)
Berning Acres is offering two great ways for everyone to enjoy their farm:
Farm Tours – for the whole family
Night at the Farm – for adults, pick your favorite!
Cows, Beers and Cheese Curds
or
Cows, Wine and Charcuterie
For more information and to register click here.
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Long Hollow Canopy Tours
- UTV Ride
- 6 Ziplines
- Rappel
- Sky Bridge
- Hike
- Quick Jump
The tour begins with an enjoyable UTV ride through the trees to the first platform. The course gets progressively longer starting with shorter ziplines and ending with 3 ziplines over 700 feet long. Reach speeds up to 40 mph and heights of 75 feet! Rappel off of a platform and venture across our 140 foot sky bridge to reach our final 1,250 foot zipline. For the final challenge element you can choose to QuickJump or Rappel!
Every tour will be given an orientation on safety and braking before beginning on the first zipline. Each guest wears a waist and shoulder harness with lanyards that are attached to steel cables at all times while up at height.
Enjoy approximately 2 1/2 hours of thrilling fun on this completely guided canopy tour!
For more information click here.
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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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Other great places to visit in addition to our local historic attractions and museums are: | |
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Scenic Art Loop's Monthly Art Drive
Friday, September 2, 2022 - Sunday, September 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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Summer Reflections
Art Exhibit
Friday, Saturday, Sunday through September 25, 2022
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Galena Center for the Arts
971 Gear Street
Galena, IL 61036
Galena Center for the Arts invites you to the newest art exhibit, Summer Reflections!
For more information click here.
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wapello Land & Water Reserve
8642 RT 84 South
Hanover, IL 61041
Monarch butterflies are flying through Jo Daviess county right now on their way to a forest in the mountains of Mexico.
Take a tour of the prairie to learn the native plants that provide a nectar source for monarchs on their journey.
Tagging monarchs is a good way to track the overall monarch population and inform our land use decisions.
With aerial nets in hand, we will walk the trails at Wapello to learn all about monarchs and their great migration!
Free and open to the public.
For more information click here.
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Ladies Getaway Weekend
Friday, September 9, 2022 - Sunday, September 11, 2022
12:00 PM
Downtown Galena
Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Get ready for shopping deals, drinks & laughs!
Enjoy the many stores and restaurants that will be hosting special events, in-store specials and more throughout the weekend.
All customers can collect their receipts from the weekend and turn them in on Sunday morning for a chance to win 1 of 3 Great Galena Giveaways.
Any receipt qualifies, whether it be gas, food, lodging, shopping, etc.
Top prizes valued over $500.
Register when you arrive in town to get your list of specials and your Ladies Getaway Bracelet.
Check-in location: Poopsie's 402 S. Main Street
For more information click here.
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Romantic Galena Reads Book Fair
Saturday, September 10, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
DeSoto House Hotel Ballroom
230 S. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Please join us for a gathering of book lovers, friends, and attendees of the first annual Romantic Galena Reads Book.
There will be over 25 romance authors from all over the country, including bestselling and award-winning authors of every romance genre – Contemporary, Historical, Suspense, Western, Paranormal and more – everything from sweet to steamy!
It's a great way for you and your friends to find new favorite authors!
For more information click here.
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Galena Art & Recreation Center
11084 US Highway 20 West
Galena, IL 61036
Quartermania is back!
A fun bidding game, open to the public, on items donated from our Great Galena Businesses.
Ticket purchase includes your entry fee, bidding paddle and snacks. Wine and beer will also be available for purchase.
Tickets are limited, so be sure to purchase yours today.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N. Brodrecht Road
Galena, IL 61036
Come watch for free or compete for just $20 at Shenandoah Riding Center's first Dusty Derby Time Trials.
Compete against the clock in a course through the 100 acres of our property with staggered starts. May the fastest horse win!
Winner will be proudly displayed on our Dusty Derby plaque for all to see! Ribbons for 2nd and 3rd place.
For more information click here.
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Guided Tour of Casper Bluff
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
870 S Pilot Knob Road
Galena, IL 61036
Guided tours of Casper Bluff are back for 2022.
Bring the family to learn about the prairies, oak savannas, and past Native American presence from trained volunteer guides.
Casper Bluff commands some of the best views of the Mississippi River and its backwater sloughs and is home to many rare and wondrous birds.
A system of mowed trails takes visitors to part of the Aiken Mound group, a series of Native America mounds that were built in approximately 700-900 A.D. as part of the Effigy Mound culture and includes a rare, intact effigy mound in the shape of a Thunderbird.
Trails also wind through acres of restored native prairie and oak savanna habitat.
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to discover all that Casper Bluff has to offer.
The cost is $10.00 per person. RSVPs are required.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, September 17, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, September 18, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday, September 23, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Performers of the Cemetery Walk will be exploring the rugged lives of early settlers, sharing stories of prosperity and the challenges of intersecting cultures, politics, war and slavery.
The Cemetery Walk is one of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s major fundraising events.
A team of researchers, actors and supporters put countless hours of preparation into each year’s walk to create a remarkable experience.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, September 24, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schurmeier Teaching Forest
147 E Reusch Rd
Elizabeth, 61028
The skill of tree ID is useful when learning about the history of the land. The tree species that dominate a forest will have an effect on the wildlife food sources, insect populations, soil composition, and everything else in the ecosystem.
Come learn how to identify the tree species of our local area with tree enthusiasts Pam Johnson (JDCF volunteer and Master Naturalist) and Ken Beach (Northern Illinois Forestry Association).
This is a hands-on workshop that involves a 1½ hour hike over rough terrain. Wear long pants and bring your drinking water.
For more information click here.
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Live at the Plaza
Thursday, September 29, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Green Street Plaza
110 Green Street
Galena, IL 61036
This family-friendly, free-to-attend event will feature regional musicians, performers, food and drink.
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Additionally, on Thursdays through October 13, explore Galena’s charming downtown!
Feast your eyes and ears from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on historic Main Street, with live music and art from incredible local and regional performers.
Situated right on Main Street, safely enjoy the unique talents of these artists while making your way in and out of exquisite boutique shops, galleries and eateries.
This is the perfect time to explore Galena's charming downtown!
For more information click here.
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Depot Park
91 Bouthillier Street
Galena, Il 61036
Family Fun, Live Polka Music, Wiener Dog Racing, plus German-style Food and Beer, headline this years popular event.
This 15th annual event will begin at noon with a cannon blast, tapping of the keg, and polka music.
Main attractions will be the wiener dog races, polka music and dancing lessons, non-stop live music, and games for adults and children.
Hosted by the Galena Lions Club, all proceeds from this event will go back to the community to serve those in need.
Pre-registration is required for Wiener Dog Races and Bean Bag Tournament.
*Wagons, wheelchairs, walkers, and all leashed, friendly dogs are welcome.
For more information click here.
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Galena Country Fair
Saturday, October 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 9, 2022
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grant Park
625 Park Avenue
Galena, Il 61036
Enjoy one of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts.
In addition there are many delicious food and beverage vendors, and plenty of family fun!
Free parking at three remote lots. Complimentary shuttle service available from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM both days.
For more information click here.
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Sunday, October 9, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kohlsaat Pedestrian Bridge over the Galena River
Connecting City Hall (Green Street Plaza) and Grant Park
Galena, IL 61036
Riverview Center is bringing back one of its oldest traditions!
Duck Derby is back, and so is your chance to win BIG!
Join us on the Galena River October 9th as 4,000 rubber ducks are *gently* tossed in the river in a race to see who can finish first.
If you happen to "adopt" one of the top 4 finishers you are a "lucky duck" and winner of a cash prize! You do not need to be present to win.
All proceeds raised allow Riverview Center, a non-profit organization, to continue providing 100% free and confidential services to survivors of sexual or domestic violence in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties in Illinois.
For more information and to purchase ducks 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! | |
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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Michael Steinhoff
General Manager
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