Washburne House State Historic Site, Illinois, United States
5.0 (68 reviews) Monday: Spent Ranking #12 in Galena Historic Sites
Galena's best kept secret
Volunteer tour guides give a warm welcome and leisurely tours of this authentically restored 1840s mansion where U.S. Grant received the news of his presidential win via a telegraph set up in the home's library. This was a real treat to see a family home from the period and not having it commercialized. Donations are appreciated and go for ongoing restoration projects. A must see while in Galena but it is only open on Friday mornings. Convenient parking.
Address
908 3rd St, Galena, IL 61036-2627
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Website
http://www.granthome.com/washburnehouse2.htm
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Friday : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 2:21
User Ratings
5.0 based on (68 reviews)
Reviews
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5mommn_11 5:00 PM May 18, 2011
Galena's best kept secret
Volunteer tour guides give a warm welcome and leisurely tours of this authentically restored 1840s mansion where U.S. Grant received the news of his presidential win via a telegraph set up in the home's library. This was a real treat to see a family home from the period and not having it commercialized. Donations are appreciated and go for ongoing restoration projects. A must see while in Galena but it is only open on Friday mornings. Convenient parking.
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5jrmsr 5:00 PM Aug 12, 2014
See the home of an 1800's successful local merchant
Only open on Fridays. Thank goodness for volunteers. Donations accepted. Gives you a view of the politics and successful business owners in the time of U.S. Grant.
