Iconic City History Tour

About the Event

A 105-Minute Guided History Tour by Eco-Friendly Electric Cruiser

All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruisers for a captivating 90-minute guided local history tour through the iconic Purington-paver brick streets, and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks, of Historic Galesburg.

Discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Central Illinois town one of America's best-kept secrets!

We also bring some of Galesburg's unsung heroes to life, including women, African-American, and Mexican-American residents whose stories have too long been relegated to the shadows.

Points of interest include:
1. George Washington Gale's Home (Founder of Galesburg & Knox College)
2. Knox College- The Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center & the site of the 5th Lincoln/Douglas Debate.
3. Hope Cemetery
4. The Box Car Family Community Sites
5. The Chambers Street District, including The Silas Willard Mansion aka "The Great House."
6. Instagrammable City Murals & Statues, and much more!

Perfect for locals with out-of-town guests, solo business travelers, traveling couples passing through town, executives with clients in town, and local school groups with students ages 10+ looking for adventurous things to do in Galesburg!

The tour picks up & drops off in Downtown Galesburg in the parking lot next to the Galesburg Antiques Mall (140 S. Prairie St), so feel free to grab a bite to eat at one of Galesburg's many fine restaurants before or after your tour.

We cross 3 sets of train tracks on this tour. Please note that crossing and stopped trains may delay our tour by up to 15 minutes.

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