In this Adirondack Cottage Gen. Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer on July 23, 1885. He had arrived at the cottage from New York City on June 16, 1885, with his family, servants, and doctors; he was able to complete his memoirs in the short time he had left.

Today, the cottage remains essentially the same as during the Grant family's stay. Visitors tour the downstairs of the cottage, viewing the original furnishings and decorations, personal items belonging to Grant, the bed where he died, and floral arrangements that remain from Grant's August 4th funeral. There is also a short path to the Eastern Outlook, which commands a spectacular view of the Hudson Valley, from the Adirondacks in the north, the Green Mountains of Vermont to the east, and the Catskills to the south.

Grant Cottage is owned by the State of New York and opened to the public by the Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage.


Grant Cottage Visitor
Center Project


Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
P.O. Box 2294
Wilton, NY 12831
Phone: (518) 587-8277

Admissions
Adults, $4
Seniors (60 & up) $3
Students $3
Children (5-12) $2
5 & Under: Free
Group rate available for groups of 10 or more: $2.50
Special Event Admission Pricing may vary; Please see event Schedule for Additional Information


Grant cottage is open:

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Wednesday– Sunday
10am – 4 pm

Labor Day to Columbus Day
Saturday & Sunday Only
10am – 4pm

Open Monday holidays on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day.


Also Open by Appointment/Groups Encouraged



2008 Grant Cottage Event Schedule

May 24-26, Opening Day, and Memorial Day Weekend activities
To celebrate our season opening, and to commemorate Memorial Day, we will have talks or demonstrations relating to three American wars a century apart: the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Vietnam War.

Saturday, May 24, at 1 pm, James Hughto, a volunteer at the Saratoga National Historical Park, will be talking about the origins of the American Revolution and about how the American Revolution is connected to the wars that preceded it and the wars that followed it, such as the Civil War and the Vietnam War. He will be dressed in the uniform of the Battalion of Forces in Service to the United States of America commanded by Colonel James Livingston.

Sunday, May 25, at 1 pm, NY Assemblyman Roy J. McDonald will speak about the Vietnam War and the experiences of the returning veterans.

The Cottage will be open on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day.

June 14
“Let Loose the Dogs of War: New York in the American Civil War,” a talk by Mr. Robert Arnold III. (A free program sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities, a state-affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.)

July 12
a musical program by Sue McLane, the Victorian Lady.

August 9
“American Scrapbook Traditions,” a talk by Dr. Ellen Gruber Garvey (A free program sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities, a state-affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.)

Sept. 13, t.b.a.

July 5, Independence Day Picnic
Enjoy the afternoon with hot dogs, lemonade, ice cream sundaes, games, and music. Special pricing. (Rain date, July 6)

July 20, Our annual Tea and silent auction.

July 26, Grant Remembrance Day
Join the Friends to commemorate the anniversary of Grant's death, July 23, 1885. 1 p.m.

August 3, Reenactment of Grant’s Funeral Service
The Friends will present a reenactment based on the original funeral service held at the cottage in 1885. Experience a glimpse into the past when Gen. Grant was recognized and mourned by the nation and the world as a great American hero. 1 p.m.

October 12, Autumn Festival
Join us for cider & donuts, music, and more.

The Cottage closes for the season on October 13.

The Cottage phone number is 587-8277. Call for more information about any of our programs.


Directions:

From I-87, the Northway
Take exit 16 West on Ballard Rd. (County Rt. 33) to the intersection at Rt. 9. Go through the intersection onto Corinth Mountain Rd. (County Rt. 101). Take the first right and follow the signs up the mountain to Grant Cottage.

From Rt. 9
Proceed to intersection at Ballard Rd. (County Rt. 33). Turn onto Corinth Mountain Rd. (County Rt. 101). Take the first right and follow the signs up the mountain to Grant Cottage.

Please stop briefly at the Mount McGregor Correctional Facility check point before proceeding to Grant Cottage.

Note: The Cottage is on the grounds of the Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility. Visitors must stop at the access post and check in. The driver must have a license.  Firearms, alcohol, and dogs are not allowed on the mountain.

The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site is operated by The Friends of The U.S. Grant Cottage, Inc. in cooperation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Correctional Services.