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The Man Who Fought on Both Sides of the Civil War

  • Grant Cottage 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd Wilton, NY 12831 (map)
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Please notice the topic for this program has changed. The date and time remain the same.

"A Yankee Galvanized Yankee"

The Man Who Fought on Both Sides of the Civil War

The American Civil War was a complex affair forcing individuals to make hard choices. Join Grant Cottage Staff Member Ben Kemp as we explore the incredibly unusual tale of Hugh Clemons. Find out the circumstances that brought a man born and raised in the North into the service of the Confederate army and how he eventually ended up on the other side of the fight. Discover how he was regarded when he returned North after the war and his connection to General Grant.

The suggested donation for Grant Cottage Porch Programs is $5 per person. Our events are supported with funding from the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Program (NYSPTPP) and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund. The NYSPTPP is administered by Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Earlier Event: July 12
Living History Tour
Later Event: July 19
Living History Tour

Perfect Visit

“I took a family member for a pre booked tour and it was magnificent. Steve was our tour guide, and it was just two of us on his tour. Many great individual stories about the Grant family and some new artifacts on display. We brought lunch and enjoyed that on the overlook, on a clear day with that spectacular view. Everyone locally needs to visit this well preserved historic site, whether for a tour, enjoy a program, or just to enjoy the property. Linger a while in the gift shop, too.”

-BennCoah, TripAdvisor May 2022

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
1000 Mt. McGregor Rd.
Wilton, NY 12831

Mailing Address:
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
PO Box 2294
Wilton, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353     info@grantcottage.org
 

The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the daily operations & programming at Grant Cottage. Your generous support helps us keep history alive as we tell the story of Ulysses S. Grant's time on Mt. McGregor.