Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site

500 Bouthillier St. Galena IL 61036

Local: 815-777-3310 Fax: 815-777-3310

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Handicap Accessible: Yes

Overview

On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. It was opened to the public in 1904. Furnishings are original.

The house is now managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as the U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site.

Hours: Wed. - Sun., 9:00 am - 4:45 pm, Last tour starts at 4:45 pm
Winter Hours (Nov. - Feb.): 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Large group reservations are recommended.

Special Events

Tour Grant's Home
May 23-26, 29-31, 2013
June 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, 2013
July 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, 31, 2013
August 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31, 2013
September 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29, 2013
October 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, 2013

Take a guided tour through President Grant's historic home.

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17th Corps Medical Demonstrations & Traveling Museum
July 13-14, 2013

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

10:30 am: Pharmacy Demonstration. Pill making and pharmacy of the age are demonstrated to the public.

11:30 am: Medical Demonstration, ... more