School Group History Trip Grant
The Galena Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Lena Winslow American History class, which they used to visit the Apple River Fort and Casper Bluff and its Thunderbird Effigy.
Teachers and Administrators: the Galena Foundation started this grant to promote student trips to local historic sites by helping to offset the travel costs to the district. Educators can use the grant towards any trip associated costs. Examples are: busing expenses, entrance fees, water, and snacks.
A single trip can incorporate American History, Native American History, Geology, Agriculture, Watershed, Architecture, Mining, and Politics. And a Galena Foundation grant can pay for the entire trip!
To apply for a grant for your school group, please go to our Grants page.
Galena Foundation Receives Joe Miller Funds
The Galena Foundation recently received the 2022 proceeds of the Joe Miller Trust, totaling $36,356.36.
The Joe Miller Trust was established upon the death of Joe Miller, a lifetime resident of Galena who wished to see its history preserved for posterity. A portion of the trust is distributed each year, with preference given to the Galena Foundation and its projects. Turner Hall, Grant Park, and the Depot have all benefited from Joe Miller Trust funds in the past. This year, the funds are being used to assist the United Methodist Church, The Galena Public Library, and the Ulysses S. Grant Home.
Present for the check ceremony, left to right: Joe Mattingley, Gavin Doyle, Andy Willis, Nikki Nolan, Ken Robb, Karen Greiner, Zeke Winders, Brittani Stephenson, Paula Schonhoff, and Beth Baranski.
Galena Foundation Gives to UMC
The Galena Foundation recently awarded the Galena United Methodist Church a grant totaling $24,277.50 for repair work on the steeple and stained glass windows.
Present for the check ceremony, left to right: Karen Greiner, Andy Willis, Patricia Allen-Stewart, Dennis Irwin, Ken Robb, Suzanne Sproule, Ron Leinen, Paula Schonhoff, Beth Baranski, and Rev Jin-Hee Kang.
The Galena Foundation has pledged or awarded a total of over $83,000 in 2022. Other recipients include: Galena Public Library, Ulysses S Grant Home, First Presbyterian Church, Nelson Stillman House, and various area schools. Visit our Grants page for applications.
Available locally from these fine merchants:
- US Grant Home
- DeSoto House Gift Shop
- Galena Trolley Depot
- Galena & US Grant Museum
- The Galena Gazette
- Tammy's Piggly Wiggly
- Amelia's Under the Lamplight
- Nine Generals Cigar Company
- Mississippi River Museum (Dubuque)
Current Projects
The Galena Foundation are actively working to preserve our most vulnerable properties. Click below to see what we are doing now.
Galena Success Stories
The Galena Foundation recognizes the contributions of our friends and neighbors to preserve and re-purpose our historical buildings.
Endangered Properties
Grants
The Galena Foundation offers grants to schools who wish to visit Galena, and matching grants to non-profit organizations that wish to preserve their historical buildings in Galena.