Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Park

Address: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (White Haven), near St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Website: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site preserves the historic property associated with Ulysses S. Grant and his family, anchored by the house known as White Haven. The site interprets Grant’s life, the domestic and agricultural setting of the property, and its connections to his career and family.

On-site interpretation focuses on the house, outbuildings and landscape to explain family life in the mid-19th century and Grant’s ties to the property. Programs and tours present objects, furnishing and documents related to the Grants.

The property dates to the 19th century and came to be preserved for its association with Grant, who spent time there during key periods of his life. The site has been stabilized and interpretive work carried out to present the house and grounds to the public.

The historic site lies near the St. Louis metropolitan area in Missouri, within the region associated with Grant’s early life and career.

• House tours: Guided tours of the house and grounds interpret the domestic life of the Grant family and the site’s 19th-century agricultural context.

What to See#

• White Haven (house): The historic house known as White Haven, preserved as the principal building on the site and interpreted for its association with Ulysses S. Grant and his family.

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is located in the St. Louis, Missouri area and is accessed by car via the St. Louis highway network. From downtown St. Louis, follow the interstate and local arterial roads into St. Louis County (use I‑55/I‑44 and local connectors) and follow on‑site signage or GPS to the historic site; parking is available on site.

Public transit access is limited; use local St. Louis MetroBus / regional services to the nearest stop and a short taxi or rideshare for the final leg.

• Arrive in the morning and check the site's tour schedule at the visitor center-guided house tours run at set times and are the best way to see Grant's home interior.
• Start at the visitor center or museum to get historical context before walking the grounds; many visitors head straight to the house and miss the interpretive panels and exhibits that explain the estate's history.
• Call or check the National Park Service page before you go for seasonal hours or special-program days, since the site is relatively small and relies on scheduled programming.