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General Grant National MemorialGrant's birthday is celebrated every April
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General Grant National Memorial
For Teachers
 
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Living History Demonstration

The staff at Grant's Tomb offers many opportunities for teachers, camp leaders and other educational professionals. Whether it is a kindergarten discovering architecture or a high school class learning the Civil War, we are sure there is a program that will fit your needs. For more information, go to the National Park Service Educational Program page at www.nps.gov/ert/ and follow the links to General Grant National Memorial.

Most programs are curriculum based, free of charge and fun!

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General Grant National Memorial has an active historic weapons demonstration program. To learn more, click flashing NPS arrowhead above.
The early post card view of the Marys Rock Tunnel is typical of the iconic use of images of the engineering structure  

Did You Know?
The 600' long Marys Rock Tunnel was completed in 1932 and the public considered it a scenic wonder. It became iconic and tunnel images were used on everything from post cards to jewelry.

Last Updated: September 28, 2006 at 13:11 EST