Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Place Called Home

Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. Few people know about his rise to fame or his personal life. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. Today, that home commemorates their lives and loving partnership against the turbulent backdrop of the nineteenth century.

		House Visits Free interpretive visits to the Main House are offered every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. Typically, the last house visit of the day begins at 4:00 p.m. Please call the Visitor Center at (314)842-3298 x245 or check at the Information Desk for the most current information.

Reprint of 1916 book, Grant in St. Louis

A reprint of the 1916 book Grant in St. Louis by Walter B. Stevens is now available at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. The book, reprinted by Applewood Press, has a forward by site historian Pam Sanfilippo and a biographical sketch of the author by park ranger John Deutch. It is available for $14.95 in the site book store, which is operated by Jefferson National Parks Association.

2008 Night Walk into the Past

COMING SOON!

The park's annual "Night Walk into the Past" living history program will be presented the weekend of August 1st, 2nd, & 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Due to space limitations, free reserved tickets are required and will be available beginning July 1st by calling (314)842-3298 or in person at the site's Visitor Center. Space often fills up fast, so don't wait!

What's new?

Park switches to "Pure Power!" Our area utility company allows both residential and business customers to pay 1.5 cents per killowatt hour more for "pure power." The program, which is certified by the EPA and the Department of Energy, removes your normal carbon-based energy usage (kilowatt hours) off of the grid and replaces it by purchasing the same amount of wind- or water-based power. With a commitment to participate as a Pure Power Supporter, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site will help prevent 448,500 lbs of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year. This CO2 reduction is the equivalent of protecting 170 acres of forest which stores carbon for one year, or taking 44 cars off the road for a year.

Want all the latest news? The park publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled "News from White Haven." You can check it out here. If you'd like to receive the website link for each future issue, ULSG_interpretation@nps.gov to get on the e-mail list.

Write to

Superintendent
7400 Grant Road
St. Louis, MO 63123

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Phone

Visitor Center
(314) 842-3298 ext. 245

Park Office
(314) 842-3298

Fax

(314) 842-1659

Climate

St. Louis weather is very seasonal, with high heat and humidity in the summer and very cold temperatures in the winter. Spring and Fall can be wet and stormy, but also mild and pleasant. Like most places, the weather is unpredictable and can change quickly.