https://www.nps.gov/gegr News releases from General Grant National Memorial. en-us https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/nps-director-kicks-off-national-park-week-with-a-visit-to-national-parks-in-manhattan.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:00:00 EST National parks in New York City were in the spotlight as the National Park Service kicks-off National Park Week, which runs April 20 through 28. National Park Service Director Chuck Sams began a weeklong coast-to-coast tour with visits to Hamiliton Grange and General Grant national memorials, two of the dozen national parks in the immediate New York City area. The national parks in New York City provided opportunities to reflect on the origins of the United States and the tremendous contributions of people, whether well-known or unknown, to the American story. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/nps-director-kicks-off-national-park-week-with-a-visit-to-national-parks-in-manhattan.htm https://www.nps.gov/gegr/learn/news/gegr-reopen-8-26-20.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:21:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, General Grant National Memorial is increasing access to park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/gegr/learn/news/gegr-reopen-8-26-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/gegr/learn/news/gegr-operations-mod.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:27:00 EST General Grant National Memorial is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020, is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/gegr/learn/news/gegr-operations-mod.htm https://www.nps.gov/gegr/learn/news/birthday2016.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2016 06:41:00 EST Come to General Grant National Memorial on Wednesday, April 27 at 11 AM to see the annual observance of General Ulysses S. Grant's birthday. As always, the Corps of Cadets and the Military Garrison at West Point will provide an honor guard and will fire a salute. Keynote Speaker Paul Finkelstein will discuss the two Constitutional amendments passed during the Grant Administration, the so-called "Reconstruction amendments." https://www.nps.gov/gegr/learn/news/birthday2016.htm