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.

06/19/2026

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Division 1 Young Marines Frederick Douglass Live

06/19/2026

Division 1 Young Marines with Frederick Douglass Live

06/19/2026

Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant - 2026 Frederick Douglass Live

06/19/2026

Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant Frederick Douglass Live

🇺🇸Today, June 19th, at 1:00pm!🎟This program is FREE and open to the public.🙏If able, please bring your camp/travel chair...
06/19/2026

🇺🇸Today, June 19th, at 1:00pm!
🎟This program is FREE and open to the public.
🙏If able, please bring your camp/travel chairs. 🪑Seating may be limited.

Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site1000 Mount McGregor RoadWilton, NY, 12831United States (map) Google Calendar ICS...

Join us, TODAY, at 1:00pm. Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant. 🇺🇸
06/19/2026

Join us, TODAY, at 1:00pm. Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant. 🇺🇸

Step into history at Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site & National Historic Landmark.

Join historical interpreter Nathan M. Richardson for a powerful first-person portrayal of abolitionist Frederick Douglass as he reflects on his memories of President Ulysses S. Grant.

This program will explore the relationship between Douglass and Grant, their work during Reconstruction, the ratification of the 15th Amendment, and Grant’s proposed annexation of Santo Domingo. Guests will also hear Douglass’ 1871 Decoration Day speech, “Honoring the Unknown Loyal Dead.”

Nathan Richardson is a U.S. Army veteran, author, poet, Frederick Douglass historian, and Chautauqua Scholar with more than 500 living history performances across the country.

📍 Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
🎟️ Free and open to the public
💙 Donations are greatly appreciated

Guests are encouraged to bring camp or travel chairs, as seating may be limited.

Join us Friday, June 19th, for 'Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant'. Interpreter Nathan M. Richardson will p...
06/16/2026

Join us Friday, June 19th, for 'Frederick Douglass Remembers Ulysses S. Grant'.
Interpreter Nathan M. Richardson will portray Abolitionist in a conversation about his memories of President . Learn how Grant and Douglass worked together to save Reconstruction and his support of Grant’s most important accomplishment, the ratification of the 15th Amendment. 🇺🇸🎩📖

Join Historical Interpreter Nathan M. Richardson in this first-person portrayal of Abolitionist Frederick Douglass in a conversation about his memories of President Ulysses S. Grant. Learn how Grant and Douglass worked together to save Reconstruction and his support of Grant’s most important accom...

06/13/2026

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1000 Mt. McGregor Road
Wilton, NY
12831

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

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