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History Talk: Julia Dent Grant - Diplomat

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

  • Feb 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Join us as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Julia Dent Grant’s birth in St. Louis on January 26, 1826. From Julia Dent Grant’s childhood when she interceded with her father on behalf of the enslaved to her widowhood when she befriended Varina Davis, Julia Dent Grant served as a diplomat and unofficial ambassador. Pam Sanfilippo will share insights into Julia’s role as diplomat throughout her life and how her personality made her well suited for this role, whether in personal interactions or in world affairs. Cake and punch reception to follow. 

Fees

The program is free.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 38.551003, -90.351752

Schedule

Date:

Feb 7, 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