
Overview
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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Things to do

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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Learn more about the park's efforts to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birth in 2022.
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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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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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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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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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View a range of historic and unique trees on the park grounds at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
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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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Take in the beautiful scenery at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
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