Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Historic Site in St. Louis, Missouri
Historic Site

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis · Missouri

Overview

About Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site.

Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the property.

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Weather

St. Louis weather can be uncomfortable and occasionally severe, so please plan your visit accordingly. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. For an update of inclement weather conditions which may affect your visit, call (314)842-1867 and follow the instructions to connect to the inclement weather report.

Key Facts

TypeHistoric Site
DesignationNational Historic Site

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Things to do

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A Place Called Home

5-15 Minutes

Walk the park grounds and learn about the Grants, Dents, and enslaved African Americans who lived at White Haven in the 1850s.

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Bicentennial Celebration

Learn more about the park's efforts to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birth in 2022.

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Museum with computer to the left and textual exhibits on all sides.

Check Out the Park Museum

20-30 Minutes

The park museum is housed in a historic horse stable designed by Ulysses S. Grant and completed in 1872. This space is self-guided and there's no wrong way to explore the fascinating content with the museum's six permanent exhibits.

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Conduct Research at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

1-4 Hours

Want to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant and anxious to find more resources? Consider scheduling an appointment to conduct research at Ulysses S. Grant.

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Do the Junior Ranger Program

60-90 Minutes

The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Ulysses S. Grant's life and times. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a park visit.

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Explore the Little Free Library

5-10 Minutes

During your visit to the park, stop by the Little Free Library to grab a book and donate your old ones.

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Historic Trees at White Haven

5-15 Minutes

View a range of historic and unique trees on the park grounds at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.

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A collection of trees in the fall with a mix of red colors surround a green two-story frame house.

Historic Tree Tour

10-30 Minutes

Numerous trees of historic and natural significance are on the park grounds today. Explore six of these trees by taking a self-guided tour of the park grounds.

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Let Nature Speak

Take in the beautiful scenery at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.

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