White Haven in the summer, viewed from the Visitor Center
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MO
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesGPS Navigation Systems
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Thanksgiving; Closed December 25; Closed New Year's Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available16 activities
Park Name
InfoUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoMO
Phone
Info3148421867
ulsg_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoUlysses S. Grant National Historic Site’s hours of operation are 9AM – 5PM, with the last tour of the historic house at 4 pm.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology + 17 more
Weather Info
InfoSt. 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 dep
Getting There
InfoUlysses 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.
Location
Info38.5518° N, -90.3517° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website