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: Erin Bode

Since Erin Bode began her professional recording career, she has garnered much critical praise for her pure voice and impressive phrasing and style. Her works run the gamut between standard jazz and decidedly more pop-based pieces that showcase her love of poetry with s......More

Since Erin Bode began her professional recording career, she has garnered much critical praise for her pure voice and impressive phrasing and style. Her works run the gamut between standard jazz and decidedly more pop-based pieces that showcase her love of poetry with songs that are rich in harmonic and timbral texture. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy this free concert. Outside food and beverages are allowed.

History talk: The Wedding of Ulysses and Julia Grant

On a hot August day in 1848, Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent were married at the Dent family's home in downtown St. Louis, beginning a partnership that would withstand war, separation, financial hardship, and public life. This program explores the Grants' courtship and ......More

On a hot August day in 1848, Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent were married at the Dent family's home in downtown St. Louis, beginning a partnership that would withstand war, separation, financial hardship, and public life. This program explores the Grants' courtship and wedding, examining the experiences and influences that brought them together. Through letters, photographs, and historical accounts, David Newmann, the Program Manager for Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, will explore the story behind the Grants' wedding day and the bond that endured through decades of personal and national change.

National Junior Ranger Day 

No matter what age you are, you are invited to explore, learn, and protect on National Junior Ranger Day. Join this one-day celebration that is part of the annual National Park Week. Included in the day are 19th century farming demonstrations, a rain garden activity, ou......More

No matter what age you are, you are invited to explore, learn, and protect on National Junior Ranger Day. Join this one-day celebration that is part of the annual National Park Week. Included in the day are 19th century farming demonstrations, a rain garden activity, outdoor games, and bird watching. The afternoon will feature musical performances by Wild Heart at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

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. 

Ranger Talk: From Spectacle to Surveillance: The Rise (and Descent) of the Union Army Balloon Corps

Join Park Ranger Jonas in learning about one of the unique chapters of Civil War history: The use of hot-air and hydrogen balloons by the Union Army for military surveillance. Come learn about Thaddues Lowe, the eccentric scientist and architect behind the Union Army Ba......More

Join Park Ranger Jonas in learning about one of the unique chapters of Civil War history: The use of hot-air and hydrogen balloons by the Union Army for military surveillance. Come learn about Thaddues Lowe, the eccentric scientist and architect behind the Union Army Balloon Corps  and how military ballooning - while promising - eventually was deemed to be too much hot air for the Union's war effort. 

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. 

2026 John Y. & Harriet Simon Day Lecture: Unconditional Surrender - Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War

Dr. Curt Fields will discuss his latest book Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War.Dr. Curt Fields has had a strong interest in the Civil War since he was about 12 years old. That interest led him ultimately to portray General Grant in first-person.......More

Dr. Curt Fields will discuss his latest book Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War.Dr. Curt Fields has had a strong interest in the Civil War since he was about 12 years old. That interest led him ultimately to portray General Grant in first-person. In “being” General and President Grant he developed a deep respect for the complex man that Grant was—a man who has regrettably been shunted into the shadows of history. In the 21st century Curt has been a police officer and hostage negotiator a high school teacher and later a principal and a university instructor. In 2022 Curt was elected to the board of directors of the Ulysses S. Grant Association. He serves on the board of directors for the Civil War Roundtable Congress and on the board of the Tennessee Civil War Preservation AssociationCurt is co-author with Chris Mackowski of Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War part of the Emerging Civil War Series.The program will take place in the theater in the Visitor Center. The program is free but reservations are required. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

Night Walk: Memories of Julia

This outdoor living history event will take you back to the time following the White House years and World Tour, as the Grants visit White Haven for what would be the last time in 1883. Guests will be guided to different parts of the White Haven grounds to hear stories ......More

This outdoor living history event will take you back to the time following the White House years and World Tour, as the Grants visit White Haven for what would be the last time in 1883. Guests will be guided to different parts of the White Haven grounds to hear stories from several of the people who were most important in Julia’s life.The event is free, but reserved chairs are limited to the first ninety who register. Reservations open on August 1 and can be made by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.

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.