White wedding dress against a gray background

History talk: The Wedding of Ulysses and Julia Grant

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

  • Aug 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

On a hot August day in 1848, Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent were married at the Dent family's home in downtown St. Louis, beginning a partnership that would withstand war, separation, financial hardship, and public life. This program explores the Grants' courtship and wedding, examining the experiences and influences that brought them together. Through letters, photographs, and historical accounts, David Newmann, the Program Manager for Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, will explore the story behind the Grants' wedding day and the bond that endured through decades of personal and national change.

Fees

The program is free

Schedule

Date:

Aug 22, 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, julia dent grant