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Ulysses S Grant National Historic SiteLandscape woodcut of the White Haven, from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (1875)
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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons

Hours
The park is open daily year-round, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The site is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Free interpretive visits to the Main House are usually offered every 30 minutes beginning at 9:30 a.m. Typically, the last house visit of the day begins at 4:00 p.m. Due to preservation and safety concerns, space is limited for each time slot and tickets (which are free, and available at the Visitor Center desk) are required to reserve a place. Please note that specific time slots may be unavailable due to heavy visitation, group reservations, maintenance activities, or inclement weather. Please call the Visitor Center at (314)842-3298 x245 or check at the Information Desk for the most current information.


Phone
(314)842-3298 (automated system)

(314)842-3298 x245 (Visitor Center)

(314)842-3298 x405 (inclement weather update)
Julia Grant with sons, Ulysses Jr. & Fred  

Did You Know?
Julia Grant with sons Ulysses Jr. and Fred. The picture was taken in 1854, when Grant was stationed on the West Coast. Separated from his family, he asked Julia to send him a picture. Shortly after receiving the photo, Grant resigned from the military to rejoin his family at White Haven.

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Last Updated: October 23, 2008 at 11:59 EST