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Grant Cottage

Grant Cottage Named National Historic Landmark

January 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Grant Cottage State Historic Site, a 19th century residence where U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant completed his memoirs shortly before his death, has been named a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage Named National Historic Landmark

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Grant Cottage, National Historic Landmark, National Park Service, Saratoga County

Ulysses S. Grant’s Cottage in Saratoga County (Podcast)

July 24, 2020 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, former Capital Region television personality Tim Welch discusses Grant Cottage in northern Saratoga County where Ulysses S. Grant died after finishing his memoirs of the Civil War. Welch is president of Friends of Grant Cottage. The historic site has opened for the season. [Read more…] about Ulysses S. Grant’s Cottage in Saratoga County (Podcast)

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Grant Cottage, Military History, Podcasts, Political History, Saratoga County, Ulysses S Grant

Grant Cottage Hires Marketing, Development Manager

April 7, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Grant Cottage in Wilton has announced the hiring of Colette Broestler as Manager of Marketing & Development, managing membership and donor relations as well as marketing efforts. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage Hires Marketing, Development Manager

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Grant Cottage, Historic Preservation

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