General Ulysses S. Grant earned lasting fame in the annals of military history as the victorious general who forged the United States victory during the Civil War. Far less remembered are his achievements advancing peace in his postwar career. [Read more…] about Ulysses S. Grant’s Underappreciated Peace Legacy
Grant Cottage
Grant Cottage Victorian Sci-Fi Spectacle Set For September 30th
Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Saratoga County, NY, will present a “Victorian Sci-Fi Spectacle,” day filled with magic, history, and enchantment on September 30th. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage Victorian Sci-Fi Spectacle Set For September 30th
Recently Completed Historic Site Projects
Several projects have been completed at New York State Historic Sites. [Read more…] about Recently Completed Historic Site Projects
Women and Children in the Civil War
During the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, over two million soldiers served in either the United States or Confederate States armies. It’s estimated that 250,000–420,000 boys under the age of 18 and as young as 12 were involved on both sides and about 100,000 United States Army soldiers were 15 years of age or younger. Women who disguised themselves as men also served in combat, with conservative estimates putting the number between 400 and 750. [Read more…] about Women and Children in the Civil War
Grant Cottage Master Plan Meeting Set for May 23rd
The Friends of Grant Cottage are in the beginning stages of developing a Site Master Plan for the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site & National Historic Landmark it’s hoped will provide a roadmap for a comprehensive set of “improvements to enhance visitor engagement, accessibility and safety, and circulation while expanding the site infrastructure for increased visitation and grand events,” according to an email sent to supporters. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage Master Plan Meeting Set for May 23rd
Friends of Grant Cottage Names New Executive Director
The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Beth J. Merrill as the new Executive Director of The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site and National Historic Landmark, effective immediately. Merrill, a native of Hudson Falls in Washington County, NY, brings with her extensive experience in marketing and management in consumer-facing companies, including Fortune 100 companies, start-ups, consulting, and entrepreneurship. In addition, she has served as a consultant to non-profit organizations and as an Executive Director for over a decade. [Read more…] about Friends of Grant Cottage Names New Executive Director
Friends of Grant Cottage Director Steve Porto Retires
Friends of Grant Cottage State Historic Site (and National Historic Landmark) Director Steve Porto is retiring. Porto has been with the organization for almost five years, after 14 years as Director of Parks and Recreation at Gavin Park in Wilton, NY.
Grant Cottage on the slope of Mount McGregor in the town of Moreau, Saratoga County, NY where Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, died of throat on July 23, 1885. [Read more…] about Friends of Grant Cottage Director Steve Porto Retires
The Myth of Grant’s Silence
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark will host “The Myth of Grant’s Silence,” a program on Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Chris Mackowski, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 24th, 4:30pm. Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. [Read more…] about The Myth of Grant’s Silence
Grant Cottage’s Ben Kemp on the Historians Podcast
This week on The Historians Podcast, the guest is Ben Kemp from Grant Cottage in Wilton, Saratoga County, New York, where Civil War general and President Ulysses S. Grant died.
Friends, including Mark Twain, arranged for Grant and his family to live in the cottage for the last weeks of his life. Grant was dying from throat cancer and had lost his family’s money in a fraudulent scheme. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage’s Ben Kemp on the Historians Podcast
Ulysses S. Grant’s 200th Birthday Anniversary Celebration
The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage will host a celebration of Ulysses S. Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday, including food, music, magician, games, face painting, antiques and more set, for Saturday, June 18th. [Read more…] about Ulysses S. Grant’s 200th Birthday Anniversary Celebration