Tourists visit the main house on a ranger-led tour.
National Park Service
Whether you have just a few minutes or half a day's worth of free time, there are many activities offered on a daily basis at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Most visitors who participate in the three main activities (Film, Historic Home, and Museum) should expect to spend between 60 and 120 minutes at the park. Visitors with less time have the option of taking a self-guided walk around the park grounds. Learn more about each activity below and view the "Top 10 Tips" to help prepare for your visit to the park.
The historic White Haven estate is more than 200 years old and the home where Ulysses and Julia Grant fell in love. The house is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A 22-minute orientation film provides insights into Ulysses S. Grant's military service during the American Civil War and his two terms as President of the United States.
The park museum is housed in a historic horse stable designed by Ulysses S. Grant and completed in 1872. This space is self-guided and there's no wrong way to explore the fascinating content with the museum's six permanent exhibits.
Numerous trees of historic and natural significance are on the park grounds today. Explore six of these trees by taking a self-guided tour of the park grounds.
The historic site grounds are open during standard operating hours (9:00AM to 5:00PM). Explore the quarter-mile walking trace, read the wayside markers, and visit four historic outbuildings on the property.
Start your experience at the Visitor Center. Park Staff and volunteers will be located at the front desk to greet you and answer questions. Allow yourself at least a few minutes to become oriented to the park operation. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
The Junior Ranger program helps kids get involved and learn more about Ulysses S. Grant's life and times. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities during a park visit.
Want to learn more about Ulysses S. Grant and anxious to find more resources? Consider scheduling an appointment to conduct research at Ulysses S. Grant.
