Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. Few people know about his rise to fame or his personal life. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. Today, that home commemorates their lives and loving partnership against the turbulent backdrop of the nineteenth century.

The Basics

Hours:

The park is open daily year-round, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The site is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Visits inside the Main House begin at 9:30 a.m. and are offered every half hour. The last visit to the Main House begins at 4:00 p.m.

Phone
(314)842-3298

Address:

7400 Grant Road
St. Louis, MO 63123

Phone:

314-842-3298

Phone:

314-842-3298

Fax:

314-842-1659

Map

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Missouri Map

Directions

From I-270
Exit at Gravois Road - Hwy 30 (Exit 3) and turn east toward St. Louis; follow Gravois Road 3.3 miles and turn left on Grant Road; site entrance is less than a mile ahead on right.

From I-44 Eastbound
Exit at Big Bend Road (Exit 278), turn right off exit, turn right on Grant Road, turn right on Pardee Road and follow (turns into Grant Road again); site entrance is on left.

From I-44 Westbound
Exit at Berry Road (Exit 279), turn left off exit, turn left on Big Bend Road, turn right on Grant Road, turn right on Pardee Road and follow (turns into Grant Road again); site entrance is on left.

From I-55 Southbound
Take I-44 West or I-270 West and follow above directions.

From I-55 Northbound
Take I-270 West (Kansas City) and follow above directions.

From I-70 East or Westbound
Take I-270 South and follow above directions.

Climate

St. Louis weather is very seasonal, with high heat and humidity in the summer and very cold temperatures in the winter. Spring and Fall can be wet and stormy, but also mild and pleasant. Like most places, the weather is unpredictable and can change quickly.

Link to our St Louis Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

Entrance into the site is free.
Free tickets are required.

Reservations

Reservations are strongly recommended for groups of 10 or more.

Nearby Attractions

Grant’s Farm

Adjacent to Ulysses S. Grant NHS is the 280-acre wildlife park owned and operated by Anheuser-Busch. Once part of the White Haven estate, the Busch family purchased the property in 1903, naming it Grant's Farm. Open seasonally April through October, they offer tram tours through the animal park and animal shows.

Grant’s Trail

A hiking and biking path parallels the entrance to Ulysses S. Grant NHS. Grant's Trail was once the Kirkwood-Carondelet Branch of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, constructed in 1872 during Ulysses S. Grant’s ownership of the property. The trail is currently six miles long, with trailheads at White Cliff Park and I-55 and Bayless. St. Louis County Parks maintains the trail in conjuction with TrailNet.

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

The Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse comprise this unit of the National Park Service. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is located approximately 12 miles from Ulysses S. Grant NHS in downtown St. Louis.

Link to our St Louis Attractions coverage for more information.

Places To Go

Watch the 16-minute introductory film in the Visitor Center.

Walk the ¼ mile historic trace and see the historic outbuildings that were necessary on the farm.

Visit the White Haven Main House to learn about the people who lived and worked at White Haven in the 19th century.

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