National Historic Site

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Missouri. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Missouri National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Historic green house with snow on ground
Winter at White Haven · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

GPS Navigation Systems

GPS navigation systems often misdirect visitors driving to Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. GPS systems often route visitors to our back gate, or to the entrance for Grant's Farm (not affiliated with the NPS). Please visit our directions page.

Posted or updated Dec 5, 2018 ·Details on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A collection of trees in the fall with a mix of red colors surround a green two-story frame house.
Photo: NPS

Historic Tree Tour

Numerous trees of historic and natural significance are on the park grounds today. Explore six of these trees by taking a self-guided tour of the park grounds.

10-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

See all 18 things to do in Ulysses S Grant →

Activities the NPS lists for Ulysses S Grant.

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicBikingCompass and GPSGeocachingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site’s hours of operation are 9AM – 5PM, with the last tour of the historic house at 4 pm.

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
DayHours
Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: St. Louis weather can be uncomfortable and occasionally severe, so please plan your visit accordingly.

Contact and directions

Phone
3148421867
Email
[email protected]
Address
7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
Coordinates
38.5518, -90.3517· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM3148421867 ext. 230Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.