Taken for Grant-ed

The student-producers of the "Taken for Grant-ed" video festival, along with Ranger Don and Ranger Jamie of the General Grant National Memorial.

NPS / S. McCarthey

Inspired by the life of our 18th president, his final resting place in nearby Riverside Park, and the Centennial of the National Park Service, students of art history at Manhattan Hunter Science High School have crafted short documentaries on the life and memory of Ulysses S. Grant.

The videos were first shown to the public on April 21, 2016, in what was called the "Taken for Grant-ed" Student Video Festival. Their work is now available for all to see...

 

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  The Amalgamated Experience

  While playing a modified version of a popular board game, students discover some hard truths about our 18th President.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 56 seconds

 

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  The Weird Dream

  A student visits with Ulysses S. Grant while dreaming, and the general tries his hand in the music business.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 5 seconds

 

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  Grant, Tha' Man

  Students imagine just what meeting General and President Ulysses S. Grant would be like...

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 3 seconds

 

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  An Interview with John H. Duncan and Julia Grant

  Student imagine what it would be like to interview the John H. Duncan, architect of Grant's Tomb, and Julia Grant, First Lady and widow of U.S. Grant.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 23 seconds

 

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  GRANT Within the Eyes of Others

  "Nellie Grant" interviews her famous father about his career and legacy.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 35 seconds

 

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  Grant Fatigue

  Students tour the General Grant National Memorial, to see what it tells them about Ulysses S. Grant.

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 35 seconds

 

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  U.S. Grant: An American Hero

  A visit to the home of Ulysses and Julia Grant is a rewarding time for an intrepid reporter from the New York Times.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 7 seconds