Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MO
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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.
More information
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/ulsg
- Location
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (38.552, -90.352)
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Passport stamp locations
- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor Center
Hours
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Sitetoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site’s hours of operation are 9AM – 5PM, with the last tour of the historic house at 4 pm.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Historic Trees Walking Tour10–30 minutes · 5 stops
This self-guided walking tour introduces visitors to a number of unique and historic trees on the park's ten-acre property. At various points this tour takes visitors off the park's paved walking trail. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes and be aware of current weather conditions.
Visit White Haven30–60 minutes · 5 stops
The historic White Haven estate is the centerpiece of Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Grant's home White Haven is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. There is no fee to see the home. Ranger talks about the home are usually offered at the top of each hour at the front porch, with the first program beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the last program at 4:00 p.m. Advance reservations are not required.
White Haven Home Tour15–60 minutes · 8 stops
Welcome to the historic home White Haven! In this virtual tour, you will learn about the various residents who lived and worked at this Missouri home. These residents include Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Dent Grant, the Dent and Grant families, and the enslaved laborers of White Haven. Each room will also contain insights into architecture and items relevant to the home's residents over the years.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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