About Ulysses S Grant
Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the property.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Midwest
- State
- Missouri
- Designation
- National Historic Site
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Ulysses S Grant.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site’s hours of operation are 9AM – 5PM, with the last tour of the historic house at 4 pm.
Weather and when to go
St. Louis weather can be uncomfortable and occasionally severe, so please plan your visit accordingly. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. For an update of inclement weather conditions which may affect your visit, call (314)842-1867 and follow the instructions to connect to the inclement weather report.
Getting there
Ulysses S. Grant is located in south St. Louis County on Grant Road, near Gravois Road to the south. Watson Road is to the north, I-270 is to the west, and Laclede Station Road is to the east.
Contact the park
- Address
- 7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
- Phone
- (314) 842-1867
- Official site
- nps.gov/ulsg
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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A day-by-day plan for Ulysses S Grant
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Things to do in Ulysses S Grant
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Visit the White Haven Home
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.
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Historic Tree Tour
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.
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Conduct Research at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
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.
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Visit the White Haven Estate
Visit the historic White Haven estate.
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Historic Trees at White Haven
View a range of historic and unique trees on the park grounds at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
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Take 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 ou…
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Moving Through History
Join a Park Ranger for a three-mile jog to see the original location of Hardscrabble, a log cabin built by Ulysses S. Grant in the 1850s while he lived in St. Louis.
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Let Nature Speak
Take in the beautiful scenery at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.
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Pause in the Summer Kitchen
Learn about slavery at White Haven by visiting the summer kitchen, located behind the main home on the park grounds.
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