2025 Frank Einsweiler Award
Jean Carlson, Scott and Nancy Wolfe, and Dan Kelley
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Frank Einsweiler Award for Historic Preservation: Scott and Nancy Wolfe.
Scott is an avid Civil War memorabilia collector who spent 34 years as Galena Library historian and 21 years as the DeSoto House historian. He has written a great deal about American history - especially the civil war, and contributed to many historical publications.
Nancy spent 15 years with the Galena Historical Society and spent a lifetime creating and collecting period clothing and soldier uniforms. She has been a valuable contributor to the Cemetery Walk and Evening with the Collectors.
Thank you Scott and Nancy for your lifetime of dedication to Galena and American history! You are truly deserving of this award!
Hunter Fuerste in front of Turner Hall
The 17th Annual
Galena Foundation Concert
Featuring
Hunter Fuerste & His
American Vintage Orchestra
Turner Hall in Galena will once again be filled with the sounds of big band music on June 14, 2025!
Balcony seating is always FREE, and once again premiere seating is available for a donation.
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2024 Legacy Luncheon
The Galena Foundation held our annual Legacy Luncheon at the Eagle's Club on Main Street. The Eagle's Club was awarded a $25,000 grant for porch restoration on the Bench Street side of their building, and luncheon attendees were treated to sandwiches provided by the DeSoto House and photographs of the porch replacement project before, during, and after.
Joe Miller Trust
The Galena Foundation received over $41,000 from the Joe Miller Trust. Joe Miller was a lifelong Galena resident who left behind a trust that provides historic preservation grants annually. This year's proceeds are going to Turner Hall to pay for tuckpointing and other preservation work.