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Ulysses S. Grant Home

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Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois: the Italianate house on Bouthillier Street, given to Grant in 1865, in the Galena Historic District.

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Ulysses S. Grant Home — Front view of the home and its long side wing

Ulysses S. Grant Home — Front view of the home and its long side wingUlysses S. Grant Home — Grant Home seen across the lawn beneath a flagUlysses S. Grant Home — Angled view of the brick house and front porchUlysses S. Grant Home — Close side view showing the house's brickwork and windowsUlysses S. Grant Home — Historic sitting room with patterned wallpaper and period furnishingsUlysses S. Grant Home — Sitting room with a fireplace, portraits, and yellow curtainsUlysses S. Grant Home — Dining room with a set table and antique furnishingsUlysses S. Grant Home — Kitchen with a wood table, stove, and cabinetsUlysses S. Grant Home — Brick outbuilding beside a path and lawn

Why go

  • Guided tours that run continuously, with no more than 16 guests per tour and waits of 15 minutes or less
  • Exhibits in the adjacent building on Grant's Civil War activities, his presidency and the house's history

Opening hours

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Wednesday09:00 – 16:45
Thursday09:00 – 16:45
Friday09:00 – 16:45
Saturday09:00 – 16:45
Sunday09:00 – 16:45

Know before you go

  • Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 16:45. Not open on Monday or Tuesday.
  • Tours run on a continuous basis, and each tour admits no more than 16 guests.
  • Walk-ins are accepted. From November 1, tours are by reservation only.
  • Large groups arriving by coach need advance reservations.
  • The site can be reached by phone at +1 815-777-3310.
  • Harnessed and leashed service animals are allowed.

Tips for your visit

  • Tours are by reservation from November 1, so phone +1 815-777-3310 before you travel.
  • Tour waits are outdoors and last 15 minutes or less, so dress for the weather.
  • The accessible entrance is at the rear of the house.
  • The adjacent building has exhibits on Grant and the history of the house.
  • Rooms are furnished to look like the mid-1860s, and many furnishings belonged to the Grant family.

Best time to visit

  • Come on Wednesday to Sunday only, between 09:00 and 16:45.
  • Tours run continuously, so you do not need to wait long between them.

With kids

  • The wait for a tour is outdoors, so dress for the weather.

Interesting facts2

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  1. The house is a state historic site: Illinois owns it and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency runs it.

    Ulysses S. Grant Home - Wikipedia
  2. 1969

    The house sits inside the Galena Historic District, designated in 1969.

    Ulysses S. Grant Home - Wikipedia

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History

Grant, a Civil War general who later became the 18th president, lived in this house. It was built in 1859-1860 to a design by William Dennison, and was first built for Alexander J. Jackson. Local Republicans, including Elihu B. He last visited it in 1880. It has been maintained as a memorial to him since 1904.

  1. 1859-1860The house is built, designed by William Dennison, first for Alexander J. Jackson.
  2. 1865Galena residents give the house to Grant as thanks for his war service.
  3. 1868Grant and his family live in the house during the presidential campaign.
  4. 1880Grant makes his last visit to the house.
  5. 1904The house is maintained as a memorial to Grant.
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  1. 1960The house is designated a National Historic Landmark on December 19.

Sources: Ulysses S. Grant Home - Wikipedia · Grant's Home in Galena, Illinois | 18th Preside… · Plan Your Visit | Grant's Home in Galena, Illin… · checked 31 Oct 2026

Where
500 Bouthillier St, IL, Galena

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Questions and answers

Where is the Ulysses S. Grant Home and how do I find it?

The Ulysses S. Grant Home is at 500 Bouthillier Street in Galena, Illinois. You can call +1 815-777-3310 for directions and information.

What are the opening hours of the Ulysses S. Grant Home?

The home is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 09:00 to 16:45. It is not open on Monday or Tuesday.

Do I need to book a tour of the Ulysses S. Grant Home?

You can walk in without booking until October 31. From November 1, tours are by reservation only, and large groups arriving by coach need advance reservations.

How many people are in each tour of the Ulysses S. Grant Home?

Each tour admits no more than 16 guests. Tours run continuously, and the wait between tours is 15 minutes or less.

Is the Ulysses S. Grant Home accessible for visitors with disabilities?

An accessible entrance is at the rear of the house. Harnessed and leashed service animals are allowed inside.

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