Park News
Ulysses S. Grant's "Hardscrabble Cabin" located at Grant's Farm. Grant's Farm Reconnaissance Study The National Park Service completed a reconnaissance study that provides a preliminary evaluation of the significance, suitability and feasibility of transferring Grant's Farm, adjacent to Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site to the National Park Service. Click here to read a copy of the study in PDF format. 
Harriet F. Simon Library receives Donation The site recently received a donation of approximately 1,800 books from Harriet F. Simon, widow of Dr. John Y. Simon, professor of history, first Executive Director of the U. S. Grant Association, and editor of 31 volumes of The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant. For more information see the Spring 2010 issue of our newsletter. |
Did You Know?
This 1860 image of White Haven is the earliest known photo of the Main House. The home was originally built beginning in 1816.