U.S. Grant Pilgrimage

04/27/2026

Another successful U.S. Grant Pilgrimage in beautiful Galena, Illinois!

For the second year in a row, the weather was just about perfect. Perhaps this is becoming a new tradition!

Thank you to the thousands of Scouts, leaders, families, volunteers, and community partners who help fill this historic village each year for such an incredible weekend. There is nothing quite like seeing Galena come alive with Scouting spirit, history, and tradition.

We’ll see you again next year on the last full weekend of April!

05/01/2025

**Save the Date for the weekend of April 25, 2026 for US Grant Pilgrimage**

What an AWESOME weekend! Thank you to all who made it to this year's event. Galena is a beautiful community and it is a blast seeing all of these Scouts learn more about this historical town in beautiful NW Illinois.

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01/16/2024

70th Anniversary- Honor Those Who Serve...recognizing Fire EMS, Law Enforcement, and Military Service

Take part in the fun activity and friendship of Scouting with Scouts from around the region. Register early and reserve your campsite.

Registration includes:
Admission to the Pilgrimage
Historical Museums
Blacksmith Shop
Civil War Encampment
Grant’s Home
Bucket Brigade
Parade
Trail Hike
History Hunt


Don't miss out on all the Scout FUN -https://blackhawkscouting.org/news/grant-pilgrimage-1-scout-event/

11/15/2023

Our webpage has received a refresh! Interested in learning more about one of the biggest Scouting events in the Midwest? Visit www.blackhawkscouting.org/galena

This event brings in thousands of Scouts from numerous states in the Midwest as they converge on beautiful, Galena, IL. Learn more about General Grant, enjoy the Trail Hike, watch the Civil War reenactment, have fun with the Bucket Brigade and MORE.

We look forward to seeing you April 26-28, 2024!

A weekend full of Scouting activities…Mark Your Calendars…April 26th-28th Take part in the fun activities and friendship of Scouting with Cub Scouts, Scouts/BSA, and Ventures from around the region. Registration includes: Admission to the Pilgrimage Historical Museums Blacksmith Shop Civil War E...

05/05/2023

**Save the Date for 2024**

Thank you for an amazing U.S. Grant Pilgrimage this year! The 2024 Pilgrimage will be the weekend of April 26, 27, and 28. We look forward to seeing you again in beautiful Galena, IL next year!

04/27/2023

EXCITED for this weekend! While the Mississippi river may be high, the Galena River is typical. All is well aside from typical Pilgrimage weather. Be Prepared for a little bit of liquid sunshine and a LOT of fun!

01/09/2023

2023 Registration is LIVE! Have you saved the date for the 2023 Grant Pilgrimage?

Registration has opened- secure your favorite camping destination today alongside the historical adventures to be had in Galena. See you April 28-30, 2023!

Over 4000 Scouts and Scouters arrive in Galena, IL to take in a historic trail hike, visit Grant's home and many other historic sites of national prominence. Participants can interact with impersonators of the original 9 Generals of Galena, take in a Civil War skirmish on the banks of the Galena Riv...

08/23/2022

**Save the date for April 28-30 with activities in Galena on the 29th**

We look forward to serving THOUSANDS of Scouts in Galena, IL for the 2023 U. S. Grant Pilgrimage.

03/06/2022

A flagship part of the weekend, the encapment along the river in Galena is something you must see! Has your unit registered for the Pilgrimage?

https://blackhawkscouting.org/news/grant-pilgrimage-2021/

Experience the 1860s through a Living History Encampment and Civil War Battle reenactment, April 23-24: https://bit.ly/3tp77Wi 🇺🇸

12/08/2021

2022 Registration is LIVE! Have you saved the date for the 2022 Grant Pilgrimage?

Registration has opened- secure your favorite camping destination today alongside the historical adventures to be had in Galena. See you April 22-24, 2022!

4/22/2022 5:00 PM - 4/24/2022 8:00 AM