National Parks / Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site — MO
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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GPS navigation systems often misdirect visitors driving to Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. GPS systems often route visitors to our back gate, or to the entrance for Grant's Farm (not affiliated with the NPS). Please visit our directions page.
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Upcoming Events
- Special Exhibit: Julia Dent Grant: A 200 Year LegacyFri May 22 2026
- Ranger Talk: From Spectacle to Surveillance: The Rise (and Descent) of the Union Army Balloon CorpsSat Aug 29 2026
- 2026 John Y. & Harriet Simon Day Lecture: Unconditional Surrender - Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil WarSat Sep 12 2026
- Night Walk: Memories of JuliaSat Sep 12 2026
- Julia Dent Grant Celebration FinaleThu Sep 17 2026
- Historic Weapons DemonstrationsSat Sep 19 2026