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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Missouri. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site’s hours of operation are 9AM – 5PM, with the last tour of the historic house at 4 pm.
Activities
Current Alerts
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.
Getting There
Ulysses S. Grant is located in south St. Louis County on Grant Road, near Gravois Road to the south. Watson Road is to the north, I-270 is to the west, and Laclede Station Road is to the east.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Visit the White Haven Home
The historic White Haven estate is more than 200 years old and the home where Ulysses and Julia Grant fell…
Historic Tree Tour
Numerous trees of historic and natural significance are on the park grounds today. Explore six of these trees by taking…
Conduct Research at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Want to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant and anxious to find more resources? Consider scheduling an appointment to conduct…
Visit the White Haven Estate
Visit the historic White Haven estate.
Historic Trees at White Haven
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
The historic site grounds are open during standard operating hours (9:00AM to 5:00PM). Explore the quarter-mile walking trace, read the…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Moving Through History
Join a Park Ranger for a three-mile jog to see the original location of Hardscrabble, a log cabin built by Ulysses S.…
Let Nature Speak
Take in the beautiful scenery at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
Pause in the Summer Kitchen
Learn about slavery at White Haven by visiting the summer kitchen, located behind the main home on the park grounds.
The Legacy of Freedom
Watch the park's 22-minute orientation film about Ulysses S. Grant's life.
Ulysses S. Grant's Life and Accomplishments
Visit the park's museum to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant's life and times.
A Place Called Home
Walk the park grounds and learn about the Grants, Dents, and enslaved African Americans who lived at White Haven in the 1850s.
Bicentennial Celebration
Learn more about the park's efforts to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Ulysses S. Grant's birth in 2022.
Explore the Little Free Library
During your visit to the park, stop by the Little Free Library to grab a book and donate your old ones.
Do the Junior Ranger Program
The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Ulysses S. Grant's life and times. Anyone can become a…
Stop By The Visitor Center
Start your experience at the Visitor Center. Park Staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet you and…
Check Out the Park Museum
The park museum is housed in a historic horse stable designed by Ulysses S. Grant and completed in 1872. This space is…
Watch the Orientation Film
A 22-minute orientation film provides insights into Ulysses S. Grant's military service during the American Civil War and his two terms as…
Visitor Centers
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor Center
This is the first stop for your visit. You can watch an introductory film, get information on historic house tours, explore the museum in the…
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