On Saturday, July 23, the Grant Cottage near Saratoga, New York will commemorate Ulysses S. Grant’s death with a program celebrating his life. Here is the information from this New York State historic site:
Grant Remembrance Day
Saturday, July 23
One hundred and thirty-seven years ago, at the age of 63, U.S. Grant finally bowed to the enemy which could defeat him – cancer. It has become the tradition at Grant Cottage to mark this somber occasion by recreating the Grant circle of friends and family, allowing those who loved him most to speak about Grant the husband, father, and grandfather. Grant’s family and close friends portrayed by reenactors will share their memories of him and bid the man they loved and respected a final, very personal farewell. The program while acknowledging grief, will be a celebration of Grant’s truly extraordinary life.
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
1000 Mt. McGregor Rd.
Wilton, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353 info@grantcottage.org
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