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View of house with fence. Autumn colored leaves on trees

White Haven is picturesque in all seasons, but in the fall the trees are especially beautiful.

view of house from side and back. The house has several additions. Stone summer kitchen on right

Behind the house is stone summer kitchen.

To the left is the ice house and to right is chicken house.

Ice house and chicken house behind the main house.

The historic stable tack room.

The interactive museum is located in the historic stable.

Historic green house with snow on ground

Visiting the park in the winter can be beautiful and peaceful.

View of house from front with budding tree branch in foreground that is also covered in ice.

Snowfall in early spring.

Physical Address:

7400 Grant Road

St. Louis, MO 63123

Mailing Address:

7400 Grant Road

St. Louis, MO 63123

contact-details

Phone Number: 3148421867 Voice
Phone Number: 3148421659 Fax

Email Address: ulsg_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

Ulysses S. Grant is located in south St. Louis County on Grant Road, near Gravois Road to the south. Watson Road is to the north, I-270 is to the west, and Laclede Station Road is to the east.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

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

Exceptions:

Closed Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Close at 3 pm December 24 (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)

Closed December 25 (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Closed New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

St. Louis weather can be uncomfortable and occasionally severe, so please plan your visit accordingly. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. For an update of inclement weather conditions which may affect your visit, call (314)842-1867 and follow the instructions to connect to the inclement weather report.