Ranger Talk: The Grant's World Tour

Following eight years in the White House, Ulysses and Julia needed a break. What began as a trip to London to visit their daughter, Nellie ultimately turned into an unprecedented 2-1/2 year tour around the world. As a war hero and former president, Grant was greeted as ......More

Following eight years in the White House, Ulysses and Julia needed a break. What began as a trip to London to visit their daughter, Nellie ultimately turned into an unprecedented 2-1/2 year tour around the world. As a war hero and former president, Grant was greeted as a celebrity and unofficial ambassador. Park Guide Jared Clark follows the Grant’s adventure as they traveled around the world.Call (314)-842-1867 ext. 230 to make reservations.

Walk Through History: Healthy Parks, Healthy People Fitness-Based Program

Walk Through HistoryJoin a park ranger for fun, fitness, and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free. 

White Haven Readers Guild

Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster: The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War by Gerri WillisThe book club is open to all who are interested. The Reader’s Guild meets quarterly on Wednesdays at 2 PM. Enjoy a group discussion led by a park ra......More

Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster: The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War by Gerri WillisThe book club is open to all who are interested. The Reader’s Guild meets quarterly on Wednesdays at 2 PM. Enjoy a group discussion led by a park ranger. This has been rescheduled from October 1. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

Independence Day Concert

Celebrate Independence Day with music at White Haven!Join White Haven Brass—a quintet of talented staff and volunteers from Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site—for a spirited performance honoring America 250. Enjoy classic patriotic favorites along with marching son......More

Celebrate Independence Day with music at White Haven!Join White Haven Brass—a quintet of talented staff and volunteers from Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site—for a spirited performance honoring America 250. Enjoy classic patriotic favorites along with marching songs once sung by Union soldiers and supporters during the Civil War. The concert is free and will take place on Saturday, July 4 at 10 AM on the front lawn of White Haven. Bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, we will move the performance indoors to the auditorium. 

Walk Through History: Healthy Parks, Healthy People Fitness-Based Program

Walk Through HistoryJoin a park ranger for fun, fitness, and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free. 

Walk Through History: Healthy Parks, Healthy People Fitness-Based Program

Walk Through HistoryJoin a park ranger for fun, fitness, and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free. 

Concert at the Park: RiverBend Bluegrass

Traditional Bluegrass at its finest, RiverBend is a five-piece bluegrass band proudly calling Missouri home, known for delivering high-energy, heartfelt performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. Rooted deeply in traditional bluegrass, the band blends time-h......More

Traditional Bluegrass at its finest, RiverBend is a five-piece bluegrass band proudly calling Missouri home, known for delivering high-energy, heartfelt performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. Rooted deeply in traditional bluegrass, the band blends time-honored standards and honors the pioneers of the genre while adding a fresh, contemporary spark that keeps today’s crowds engaged. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy this free concert. Outside food and beverages are allowed. 

Ulysses S. Grant Death Day Commemoration

The Sons of Union Veterans Ulysses S. Grant Camp #68, in partnership with Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will conduct a death commemoration ceremony to mark 141 years since President Grant’s passing on July 23, 1885. The program includes speeches and a wreath ......More

The Sons of Union Veterans Ulysses S. Grant Camp #68, in partnership with Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will conduct a death commemoration ceremony to mark 141 years since President Grant’s passing on July 23, 1885. The program includes speeches and a wreath laying ceremony. This event will take place outdoors. It will be followed by a presentation in the park's theater at 11 am by noted Grant historian and former NPS park ranger, Tim Smith. The event is free and no reservations are required. 

Walk Through History: Healthy Parks, Healthy People Fitness-Based Program

Walk Through HistoryJoin a park ranger for fun, fitness, and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free. 

Author talk: Webster Groves - A Walk Through History

Steve Schoenbeck, Archives Manager and the Webster Groves Historical Society will discuss his new book, Webster Groves: A Walk Through History.  Among other topics, Steve will dicuss the fact that General Grant's cabin, "Hardscrabble," had been moved to Old Orchard (Web......More

Steve Schoenbeck, Archives Manager and the Webster Groves Historical Society will discuss his new book, Webster Groves: A Walk Through History.  Among other topics, Steve will dicuss the fact that General Grant's cabin, "Hardscrabble," had been moved to Old Orchard (Webster Groves) in 1891 for use as the offices of realtors Edward and Justin Joy, and the lore that connects General Grant with John Helfenstein, an early settler in Webster.  

Ranger Program: Archaeology Tour

Archaeology uses artifacts to tell a story of what life was like in the past. Join Ranger Blake for a guided tour of the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site grounds as he uses artifacts and the landscape to show how archaeology works and what everyday life was like ......More

Archaeology uses artifacts to tell a story of what life was like in the past. Join Ranger Blake for a guided tour of the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site grounds as he uses artifacts and the landscape to show how archaeology works and what everyday life was like at the White Haven plantation. Reservations are required for this program, call (314)-842-1867 ext. 230 to make your reservation.

Walk Through History: Healthy Parks, Healthy People Fitness-Based Program

Walk Through HistoryJoin a park ranger for fun, fitness, and history on a 3-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free.