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Author talk: Webster Groves - A Walk Through History

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

  • Jul 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Steve Schoenbeck, Archives Manager and the Webster Groves Historical Society will discuss his new book, Webster Groves: A Walk Through History.  Among other topics, Steve will dicuss the fact that General Grant's cabin, "Hardscrabble," had been moved to Old Orchard (Webster Groves) in 1891 for use as the offices of realtors Edward and Justin Joy, and the lore that connects General Grant with John Helfenstein, an early settler in Webster.  

Fees

The program is free.

Schedule

Date:

Jul 25, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Rob Lippert
314-842-1867
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Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: ulysses s grant national historic site