At White Haven, Ulysses S. Grant’s home in St. Louis from 1854 to 1859, a commemoration of his 200th Birthday will take place on April 27th. Be sure to catch Nick Sacco’s 10AM presentation of Grant and St. Louis. According to the National Park Service:
General Grant (Stan Prater) will welcome visitors as they arrive for the presentations at 10 am and 11:30 am. Park Ranger Nick Sacco and Ulysses S. Grant Association board member John Samson will each give a talk on Grant in the park’s theater. From 9 am – 11:30 am Suzanne Corbett, food historian and food ways interpreter, will engage visitors in a casual conversation on period cakes and table etiquette in the dining room of White Haven. Throughout the day you can help make cards for veterans in Missouri veterans’ homes, in honor of Grant’s bicentennial. That evening, the Independent Silver Band will perform on the park’s ground for a free, one-hour concert, beginning at 6:30 pm. This bicentennial program is presented in partnership with the Ulysses S. Grant Association/Mississippi State University.
Here are some events at White Haven the weekend before the 200th Birthday:
Run Through History
Saturday, April 23
9:00 – 10:30 am
Join Park Guide Ashton Farrell for a 90-minute, moderately paced 3 mile run from Ulysses S. Grant’s home, White Haven, to St. Paul’s Cemetery and back. Runners will explore the history of Grantwood Village and the original site of Grant’s “Hardscrabble” cabin. Reservations are required. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
National Junior Ranger Day- US Grant 200
Saturday, April 23
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
It’s the official launch of our US Grant 200 Junior Ranger program! We’ve designed a booklet with activities for children of all ages to learn more about Grant’s life and receive a US Grant 200 Junior Ranger badge. In addition, we’ll have other fun hands-on activities for the whole family.
Walk Through History
Sunday, April 24
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Join Park Guide Ashton Farrell for a 90+ minute, 3 mile walk from Ulysses S. Grant’s home, White Haven, to St. Paul’s Cemetery and back. Walkers will explore the history of Grantwood Village and the original site of Grant’s “Hardscrabble” cabin. Reservations are required. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230.
Here is more info on all the activities at White Haven marking Grant’s 200th from the Webster-Kirkwood Times:
Celebrate the 200th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant with a variety of free activities and presentations on Wednesday, April 27, at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (White Haven), 7400 Grant Road. Activities will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and later in the evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
From 9 to 11:30 a.m., food historian Suzanne Corbett will engage visitors in a casual conversation on period cakes and table etiquette in the dining room of White Haven.
General Grant (Stan Prater) will welcome visitors as they arrive for presentations at 10 and 11:30 am. by Park Ranger Nick Sacco and Ulysses S. Grant Association Board Member John Samson. The two will give talks on Grant in the park’s theater.
Throughout the day, visitors can help make cards for veterans in Missouri veterans’ homes in honor of Grant’s bicentennial.
All day, kids can earn a commemorative U.S. Grant 200 Junior Ranger badge by completing a special booklet exploring all aspects of Grant’s life. Visitors can also go on a ranger-led tour of the White Haven estate, where Grant Lived before and after his presidency. Before or after the tour, head to the Visitor Center theater to watch a documentary about Grant’s life or visit the park museum.
That evening, the Independent Spirit Band will perform a free, one-hour concert on the park grounds beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Pick up a “Flat Grant” at the park’s visitor center to color and take with you on your travels. Share selfies with Flat Grant on social media with #USGrant2ndWorldTour.
Grant & Horses At White Haven
Another event in celebration of Grant’s bicentennial will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several horses from area ranchers and individuals will be at the park providing both formal and informal demonstrations. There will also be presentations on Grant’s horsemanship, saddles, the history of racing and hands-on activities for children.
Horses played an important role for Grant throughout his life. He loved to ride, train and care for horses from the time he was a young boy. Horses were also vital to him as a soldier and farmer. At this event, visitors will learn more about horses and Grant’s relationship with them.
For more information, call 314 842-1867 or visit www.nps.gov/ulsg/index.htm.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Julie Northrip
314-842-1867
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