On December 27, 1826, in a forgotten tavern on Main Street, people of the "Village on Fever River" voted to adopt the name "Galena," the lead ore that brought prosperity to the region.

Galena will celebrate her bicentennial in 2026 with a series of events throughout they year, punctuated by a corn boil and music festival in September, and capped off with a birthday party and fireworks (maybe) on December 27th.

• Andy Willis, The Galena Foundation
• Hillary Dickerson, City of Galena
• Terry Mattson, Galena Country Tourism
• Barb Hocker, Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
• Terry Miller, Galena State Historic Sites
• Tessa Flak, Galena/JDC Historical Society and Museum
• Colin Sanderson, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
• P Carter Newton, Community Development Fund of Galena
• Britt White, Galena Downtown Business Association