THE FRIENDS OF
GRANT COTTAGE
GRANT COTTAGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers
Tim Welch, President
Jeannine Woutersz, Vice President
Joyce Musco, Secretary
Jeff McClellan, Treasurer
Trustees
William Underhill
Melissa Trombley-Prosch
John Myers
Kathleen Smith
Harriet Finch
Eric Porteus
Mary Flanagan
Joseph Tingley
Gordon Boyd
Staff
Jonathan Duda, Executive Director
Dave Hubbard, Visitor Center Manager
Bob Conner, Site Interpreter
Volunteer Staff
Chronicles
Donna Goyette, Editor
Amanda McAllister, Graphic Artist
Webmaster
Joseph Deuel
Our Mission
The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Inc. interprets and promotes the compelling and uniquely American story of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site to educate and inspire the widest possible audience.
Support the
Friends of Grant Cottage
with every purchase!
Friends of Grant Cottage
with every purchase!
About the Grant Cottage
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, decorations, and personal items belonging to Grant, including 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.
The Visitors Center offers interpretive displays and exhibits, a short introductory film, and a gift shop filled with books, memorabilia, and numerous Civil War-related items.
Grant Cottage is owned by
the State of New York
and opened to the public by
The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Inc.
the State of New York
and opened to the public by
The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Inc.
The Grant Cottage is one of few New York State historic sites operating without a State Parks employee present. Its small staff complemented by a strong, dedicated volunteer base keeps the Cottage running throughout the season.
The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, truly appreciates its volunteers, members, and sponsors!
The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, truly appreciates its volunteers, members, and sponsors!
2011 Sponsors
Loyal Legion Memorial Fund
Saratoga Arms Ltd.
Sutton & Tarantino
Michael T. Dennis
George & Marion Goethals
Adirondack Trust
Mike Stevens
Virginia Barber
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ailes
Matthew J. Hereford, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Ann Schmidt
James F. Kommer
J.J. Jennings
Preston & Mary Jenkins
Harriett Finch
Kathleen Ryan & Mike Carpenter
Randy & Emily Tobias
Senator Roy McDonald
Scott Sather, Boeing
Ken & Jane Moriarty
William & Noreen Underhill
Loyal Legion Memorial Fund
Saratoga Arms Ltd.
Sutton & Tarantino
Michael T. Dennis
George & Marion Goethals
Adirondack Trust
Mike Stevens
Virginia Barber
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ailes
Matthew J. Hereford, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Ann Schmidt
James F. Kommer
J.J. Jennings
Preston & Mary Jenkins
Harriett Finch
Kathleen Ryan & Mike Carpenter
Randy & Emily Tobias
Senator Roy McDonald
Scott Sather, Boeing
Ken & Jane Moriarty
William & Noreen Underhill