Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

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View of house with fence. Autumn colored leaves on trees
White Haven is picturesque in all seasons, but in the fall the trees are especially beautiful.
view of house from side and back. The house has several additions. Stone summer kitchen on right
Behind the house is stone summer kitchen.
To the left is the ice house and to right is chicken house.
Ice house and chicken house behind the main house.
Saddles in tack room
The historic stable tack room.
boy looking at touchscreen in museum
The interactive museum is located in the historic stable.
Historic green house with snow on ground
Visiting the park in the winter can be beautiful and peaceful.
View of house from front with budding tree branch in foreground that is also covered in ice.
Snowfall in early spring.
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Quick Facts

State Missouri
Designation National Historic Site
State Code MO
Weather 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…

Location & Map

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site is located in Missouri.

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.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Live Music Biking Compass and GPS Geocaching Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Living History Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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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Contact & Address

Address 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO, 63123
Phone 3148421867
Email ulsg_interpretation@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage Archeology Enslavement Farming and Agriculture Plantations Military Presidents Reconstruction Social Movements Abolition Movement Civil Rights Voting Rights and Suffrage Transportation Wars and Conflicts Mexican War Indian and Frontier Wars Civil War Westward Expansion Women's History

Things To Do

Visit the White Haven Home

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…

Conduct Research at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

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 White Haven Estate

Visit the historic White Haven estate.

Historic Trees at White Haven

Historic Trees at White Haven

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

Historic Tree Tour

Historic Tree Tour

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

Take A Self-Guided Tour of the Park Grounds

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…

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…

Hours: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is open from 9AM - 5PM, with the last house tour offered at 4PM.

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