Just more early history of Galena. My daughter was fascinated by the tools in the house, and the unique cupboards upstairs. We also learned about the iron posts holding the walls together, and why so many early American houses have the stars on the front.

The building looks (& Is) old & drab, but very, very interesting. Very much worth the time. Ticket can include a tour thru the Belvedere & as awesome as that is, Dowling's history & artifacts had me spellbound

There is so much hidden history in Galena. The Dowling place is one of these. Awesome place to learn. Staff is very well versed in the subject

My husband, a St. Louis Post Dispatch photographer and I, a writer, did a Galena story some 30 years ago and at that time, we passed the owners of the house raking leaves. They invited us in and we had coffee with them as friends. This time the house was a museum but looked as good from outside as it... More

The home was very interesting and the guide was very knowledgable of the history. restored very well

Our guide had us transported in time from the very first! Her stories and facts were so interesting and intriguing. While the house itself is small and you think you could breeze through it quite quickly, our guide took her time and gave us excellent insight into the house's past.

Short tour, good information...the price could have been a little cheaper. After the tour we both left with a feeling of - "that's it". Make sure to ask tons of questions or your tour will be only what the guide is suppose to say

Guided 3o min tour of the home. Very informative, we learned a lot of the history of Galena, which was good since we knew nothing.

So much history. Our tour guide was full of information about the original owners and the subsequent ones. She was incredibly knowledgeable.