In the Community

The Questers is a non-profit international organization which encourages an appreciation for antiques and the preservation and restoration of historical landmarks. Two kinds of grants are available: International and state matching grants. We have used both kinds of grants to make our presence felt in keeping alive the history of the Galena area. We also serve as docents at Washburne House every Friday from May through October. Some of our members also serve as docents at Belden School on Saturdays from June through October.

Galena History Museum: Wallpaper in entry hall in 2008. Total of $2,000--$1,000 from Illinois State Questers and $1,000. from Galena Belles Questers

(Illinois state Questers matching grant program)

Belden School, Galena Territory: International Questers Grant for $5,000. for the purpose of tuckpointing Belden School. Our local treasury supplemented this project by proving an additional $1,950. Project was completed in the fall of 2006.

Washburne House, Galena, Illinois: International Questers Grant for the purpose of restoring the balustrade and porch railing blown off during a wind storm. Grant money received in amount of $5,666. supplemented by $884. from Galena Belles Questers. (2010)

Washburne House, Galena, Illinois: Illinois state Questers matching grant for work on the south porch area. $1,985. $992.50 from state of Illinois and $992.50 from Galena Belles (Illinois state Questers matching grant program--2011)

Washburne House, Galena, Illinois: International Questers grant for completion of the restoration and preservation of the south side (Highway 20 side) of Washburne House. $6,000. international grant supplemented by $1500. from Galena Belles.