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Special Event
Event
Bike Through History on Grant's Trail
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location:
Meet in front on the Visitor Center at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic SiteRepeating Event
Days:
Monthly on the third Saturday
Dates:
April 18, 2020 to September 19, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Ride
Talk
About 2 hours (+1 hour for optional Sappington House Tour)
Description
Hit Grant’s Trail, part of Great Rivers Greenway, at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (adjacent to Grant’s Farm) and bike to the Historic Sappington House. This family-friendly, 4-mile round trip includes a brief presentation about the Gravois Greenway, and a complimentary tour at Thomas Sappington's home. Along Grant’s Trail, formerly the Kirkwood-Carondelet Railroad, a National Park Service ranger will describe points of interest. Free reservations are required; call 314-842-1867 ext. 230. Bike Through History is hosted by Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in partnership with Great Rivers Greenway, and the Thomas Sappington House Museum.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Free reservations are required. Please call 314-842-1867 ext.230
Image Gallery
NPS Photo / David Newmann
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