Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
St. Louis, MO Hours and Location

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
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• New Year’s Day:
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• Thanksgiving Day:
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Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – No Entrance Fee for Visitor Center or Historic House
  Entry to Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is free.

About

A Place Called Home

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.

Directions

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.

Visitor Centers

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor Center

This is the first stop for your visit. You can watch an introductory film, get information on the historic house tours, explore the museum in the historic stable, and shop in our bookstore.

Weather

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.

Permits and Reservations Information