Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site & National Historic Landmark

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site & National Historic Landmark Grant Cottage State Historic Site & National Historic Landmark, the final home of Ulysses S. Grant. The Cottage is the final home of Ulysses S. Army, 18th U.S.

Join our e-mail list at the bottom of our website for 2026 updates! Grant, Civil War Commanding General of the U.S. President and beloved American public figure. Impoverished by a Ponzi-style swindle and dying of throat cancer, he moved to the Cottage on June 16, 1885. With the love and support of his family, his publisher Mark Twain and the nation at large, he completed Personal Memoirs of U.S.

Grant only days before his death on July 23, 1885. The publication of this two-volume work ensured his family’s financial security and gave the world one of the most critically acclaimed memoirs by a U.S. president or historic military figure. Grant Cottage is owned by the State of New York and opened to the public by The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage.

SAVE THE DATE! Visit Grant Cottage on June 13th to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Special thanks to our sponsors fo...
05/31/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Visit Grant Cottage on June 13th to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Special thanks to our sponsors for supporting free programs and events. We could not do it without you. Christopher Dailey Foundation,
Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, Alpin Haus, Adirondack Trust Company, Albany Financial Group, & William J. McNeary III.

Visit the final home of , where he completed his memoirs published by . Open Wednesday through Sunday, Grant Cottage o...
05/30/2026

Visit the final home of , where he completed his memoirs published by . Open Wednesday through Sunday, Grant Cottage offers a myriad of activities including Tours, a scavenger hunt, outdoor interpretive panels, a self-guided audio grounds tour, scenic views, and more.🏡🌄🎩🇺🇸

05/28/2026

Thank you for visiting Dana! We love collaborating with , sites, and community partners. Grant Cottage is operated by a non-profit that keeps the National Historic Landmark, Literary Landmark, and State Historic Site open to the public. 🏡🌄🇺🇸
The final home of , where he completed his memoirs, has been open for tours since 1885. A true time capsule, kept exactly as it was when the Grant family lived here. National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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🇺🇸Today, we honor and remember the courage of those who gave everything for our freedom. We are forever grateful to the ...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸Today, we honor and remember the courage of those who gave everything for our freedom.
We are forever grateful to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🕊
"Two weeks later on Decoration Day (Memorial Day) veterans marched passed the Manhattan home of their ailing former commander in a moving display of sympathy and respect..."

In 1877 General Grant joined what would become the largest Civil War veterans organization, the Grand Army of the Republic. Find out about his relationship with fellow veterans and some artifacts that help tell the story.

05/24/2026

Ezra Trimm: Survivor & Patriot

05/24/2026

Ezra Trimm: Survivor & Patriot - a Memorial Day Weekend History Program

🌧Rainy Day Plans? Today, Sunday, May 24th, at 1:00pm - Join us for a FREE Memorial Day Weekend History Program!🇺🇸 Ezra T...
05/24/2026

🌧Rainy Day Plans? Today, Sunday, May 24th, at 1:00pm - Join us for a FREE Memorial Day Weekend History Program!
🇺🇸 Ezra Trim: Survivor & Patriot.

Your Sunday plans should include joining us for this FREE history program at 1pm. 🌧Due to the rainy weather, we will be ...
05/23/2026

Your Sunday plans should include joining us for this FREE history program at 1pm. 🌧Due to the rainy weather, we will be hosting this program in the Visitor Center. No registration required. 🇺🇸📚

Address

1000 Mt. McGregor Road
Wilton, NY
12831

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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+15185844353

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