Galena Bicentennial celebration

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Official Lodging for 2026Galena's historic DeSoto House
DeSoto House
Celebrate Friendshipwith wine, food, and song
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Grand Finalebirthday party and drone show
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    Born in 1922 as a third generation Galenian and grandson of formerly enslaved individuals, Beauford Clark Johnson served in the…
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    Bicentennial Events

    Mar 14: Pie Eating Contest at Galena Eagles Club
    May 15-17: Galena History Symposium at DeSoto House
    May 15 - Labor Day: Bees, Bounty, and Bicentennial
    Jun 27: French Choir Performance at Turner Hall 
    Jul 18: Bicentennial Pickleball Tournament
    Aug 29: Corn Boil and Music Festival at Rec Park
    Dec 27: Birthday Party and Drone Show

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