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Ulysses S Grant National Historic SiteLandscape woodcut of the White Haven, from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1875)
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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Nature & Science
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site consists of 9.65 acres of land. The grounds feature several hundred trees and are a haven for a variety of wildlife such as raccoon, woodchuck, rabbit, squirrel, red fox, and an assortment of birds. more...
Julia Dent Grant, photo by Mathew Brady  

Did You Know?
When Ulysses Grant asked Julia Dent's father for permission to marry her, Ulysses was instead offered her younger sister, Ellen. Ulysses and Julia were married on August 22, 1848.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST