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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

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Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site commemorates the life of the 18th President of the United States and Union general during the Civil War. The site includes Grant's family home, White Haven, which reflects his early life and the complexities of American history.

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Visitors come to learn about Grant's contributions to the nation, explore the grounds, and appreciate the historical context of his presidency. The site offers educational programs and exhibits that provide insight into the Civil War and Grant's legacy.

In pictures

Historic green house with snow on ground
Historic green house with snow on ground

Things to do

Visit the White Haven Home
20-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The historic White Haven estate is more than 200 years old and the home where Ulysses and Julia Grant fell in...

Historic Tree Tour
10-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Numerous trees of historic and natural significance are on the park grounds today. Explore six of these trees...

Conduct Research at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
1-4 Hours · Winter/Spring

Want to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant and anxious to find more resources? Consider scheduling an appointme...

Visit the White Haven Estate
20-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Visit the historic White Haven estate.

Historic Trees at White Haven
5-15 Minutes · Winter/Spring

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

Take A Self-Guided Tour of the Park Grounds
5-15 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The historic site grounds are open during standard operating hours (9:00AM to 5:00PM). Explore the quarter-mil...

Moving Through History
90 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Join a Park Ranger for a three-mile jog to see the original location of Hardscrabble, a log cabin built by Uly...

Let Nature Speak
Winter/Spring

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

Pause in the Summer Kitchen
5-15 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn about slavery at White Haven by visiting the summer kitchen, located behind the main home on the park gr...

The Legacy of Freedom
22 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Watch the park's 22-minute orientation film about Ulysses S. Grant's life.

Ulysses S. Grant's Life and Accomplishments
15-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Visit the park's museum to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant's life and times.

A Place Called Home
5-15 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Walk the park grounds and learn about the Grants, Dents, and enslaved African Americans who lived at White Hav...

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At a glance

Opened
1980
Open
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Accessibility
wheelchair accessible
Address
7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
Opening hours
Daily 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone
3148421867
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

Things to know

Expect queues during weekends and holidays.
Tickets are free but required for guided tours.
Plan your visit for weekdays to avoid crowds.
Dress comfortably for walking on uneven terrain.

Photo: ULSG/NPS