Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Place Called Home

Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. Few people know about his rise to fame or his personal life. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. Today, that home commemorates their lives and loving partnership against the turbulent backdrop of the nineteenth century.

		House Visits Free interpretive visits to the Main House are offered every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. Typically, the last house visit of the day begins at 4:00 p.m. Please call the Visitor Center at (314)842-3298 x245 or check at the Information Desk for the most current information.

What's new?

Ulysses S. Grant NHS will be participating in ParkPalooza, a two-day interactive event on the grounds of the Gateway Arch from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2008. The "Lost Worlds" section will include an interactive archeology exhibit and artifacts recovered from the site, and the "Past Meets Present" area will include park staff in 19th century period clothing. There'll be plenty of other things to see and do, so we'll see you there!
On Sunday, October 5th, the site will host woodcarving and apple press demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
HEADS UP! Due to bridge work, Gravois Road will be closed at the Grant Road intersection in January 2009. Also, sections of Grant Road and Pardee Road will be closed for several days in October and/or November due to utility work. Call the park for the most current information at (314)842-3298 x245.

Head for the high ground!

On Sunday, September 14th, the site was was one of many places in the St. Louis area to suffer the effects of Hurricane Ike's remnants. The storm dumped five inches of rain in the early morning hours, overwhelming local streams and drainage systems. Gravois Creek, which runs adjacent to the site, swept over its banks and flooded Grant Road, which was subsequently closed. The park was closed for the day due to this, as well as flood damage control and clean-up at the site.

Grant in St. Louis reprinted

A reprint of the 1916 book Grant in St. Louis by Walter B. Stevens is now available at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. The book, reprinted by Applewood Press, has a forward by site historian Pam Sanfilippo and a biographical sketch of the author by park ranger John Deutch. It is available for $14.95 in the site book store, which is operated by Jefferson National Parks Association, as well as online (link).

Write to

Superintendent
7400 Grant Road
St. Louis, MO 63123

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Phone

Visitor Center
(314) 842-3298 ext. 245

Park Office
(314) 842-3298

Fax

(314) 842-1659

Climate

St. Louis weather is very seasonal, with high heat and humidity in the summer and very cold temperatures in the winter. Spring and Fall can be wet and stormy, but also mild and pleasant. Like most places, the weather is unpredictable and can change quickly.