historic galena illinois

Phil Aleo: Galena: A Timeless Treasure

Calendar icon for date 1616 May 16, 2025 | Clock icon 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Location pin icon 2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102

Galena, Illinois is the oldest town in Northern Illinois. Before Chicago was even a thought, Galena was a vigorous town driven by the mining of lead. This slide presentation takes you through the history of this historic and picturesque town that is the 2nd largest tourist attraction in Illinois today, with more than 1 million visitors coming each year.