The Legacy of Ulysses S. Grant

Step into history at Grant Cottage, the preserved final home of Ulysses S. Grant, where original 1885 artifacts and stories bring the past to life.

Ulysses Grant took an unconventional path to the White House, rising from a leather goods salesman to a general in a matter of months.

General Ulysses S. Grant parlayed his celebrity after the Civil War into a successful bid for the presidency.

Grant's presidency was marred by political scandal, clashes with Native Americans and continued violence throughout the South.