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National Historic Site · MO

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

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.

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Photos

View of house with fence. Autumn colored leaves on trees
White Haven is picturesque in all seasons, but in the fall the trees are especially beautiful.
view of house from side and back. The house has several additions. Stone summer kitchen on right
Behind the house is stone summer kitchen.
To the left is the ice house and to right is chicken house.
Ice house and chicken house behind the main house.
Saddles in tack room
The historic stable tack room.
boy looking at touchscreen in museum
The interactive museum is located in the historic stable.
Historic green house with snow on ground
Visiting the park in the winter can be beautiful and peaceful.
View of house from front with budding tree branch in foreground that is also covered in ice.
Snowfall in early spring.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Live Music
  • Biking
  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store