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2010 Grant Cottage Special Events
August 28, 1 p.m.
Saturday on the Porch; Duncan McGregor
With wood he had harvested, then planed and finished in his own sawmill, he erected the building that would become Grant Cottage. Some claimed he was a direct descendant of Rob Roy—Scotland's Robin Hood—and that he shared Rob Roy's wild, defiant spirit.
There's a possibility that Ulysses S. Grant and he shared a common Scottish ancestor. He was more than a businessman from Glens Falls. Meet the man for whom the mountain was named: Duncan McGregor.
Saturday, September 4th, 3-7 p.m.
Meet Joan Waugh
At New York State Military Museum, Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Come and meet Joan Waugh, author of U.S.Grant: American Hero, American Myth.
Dr. Waugh will present an overview of her book and then join us for refreshments and a booksigning. Books will be available for purchase. This is a not-to-be-missed event if you love history, the Civil War, and General Grant.
Come and meet this much-acclaimed writer right here in your own backyard. Attendees will also receive a museums pass to visit Grant Cottage (and other area museums) at a buy one, get one ticket.
Sunday, September 12, 12 p.m.
Annual Fundraising Tea on the Verandah
The theme for this year's tea will be "A Grant Romance." We will be offering an afternoon tea on the verandah of Grant Cottage with food catered by Putnam Market. Our own Steve Trimm & Kathleen Cummings will portray Ulysses & Julia Grant and tell the story of how they met and why their romance lasted a lifetime.
Also in attendance will be Emmy award winning writer/producer Patsy Cameron of Burbank, CA. Patsy's new book: Unconditional Surrender: The Romance of Ulysses & Julia Grant will be available for purchase and Patsy will be on hand to sign your copy. A tour of the Cottage & Overlook are included.
Tickets will be $30 each and you will need to reserve your spot early as space is limited. Invitations will be sent out in August but you don't have to wait to reserve your spot. Call or email today at 518-584-4353 or scottage nycap.rr.com (Michele Gavaletz).
Print out a PDF invitation form.
September 18, Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Grant/Lincoln relationship program
Join us for an afternoon on the porch and learn about the historical significance of the relationship between General Grant and President Lincoln that shaped a nation. Our own Steve Trimm will present this program. The cost includes a tour of the Cottage & Overlook. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon on the mountain.
September 19, Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
"Meet the Grants"
Larry & Connie Clowers of Gettysburg, PA, will join us once again to portray General & Mrs. Grant. Come up and sit with them on the verandah and chat the day away with this couple right off the pages of the history books. The cost includes a tour of the Cottage & Overlook.
October 10, Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
Autumn Festival
This is a tradition at Grant Cottage. Come up to this beautiful mountain at the foothills of the Adirondacks and take in the view at the Overlook at the spectacular vista in full autumn glory. You can see up to the Adirondacks, east to the Green Mountains of Vermont and south to the Catskills—it will take your breath away.
Bring your lawn chairs and your camera and enjoy our wonderful autumn treats and take home something special from our annual bake sale. Surprises and treats for the children on this special day before we close for the season on Columbus Day.
Cost includes a tour of the Cottage. It's your last chance this season to visit this treasure on Mt. McGregor and hear the story of a great Civil War general and 18th President of the United States.
October 11, Monday, 10-4 p.m.
Last day open for 2010 season
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