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Saratoga 250 presentation by County Historian Lauren Roberts / Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Annual Meeting

  • Saratoga Spa State Park 19 Roosevelt Drive Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 United States (map)

*This is an OFF-SITE program being held in the Gideon Putnam Room at the State Park Administration Building*

 
 

Saratoga County Historian, Lauren Roberts, will give a sneak preview of the historic event Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga in 2027. Local events begin in 2025.

The overlook at Grant Cottage gives a panoramic view of the grounds of the Revolutionary War, including an interpretive panel. Ulysses Grant often enjoyed the view from the overlook which now has a memorial in his honor. No doubt President Grant knew this very spot changed the course of America.

Access to the overlook, site grounds and walking trails, interpretive panels, audio app grounds tour, and visitor center with exhibits and a gift shop are FREE to the public anytime the site is open.

This program will be followed by The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Annual Meeting. Announcements include plans for 2025, The Lorraine Westcott Award, pavilion and site development progress, 2025 programs, and more.

* light refreshments will be available *

Honoring the dedication of founding member Melissa Trombley-Prosch with The Lorraine Westcott Award for her years of service to Grant Cottage, and integral work toward forming The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage.

Earlier Event: March 1
In the Footsteps of Grant: Grant's Tomb
Later Event: May 25
I Gave Him My Thanks. It Was All I Had To Give.

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.