There is no record of the word “Juneteenth” appearing in print during the lifetime of Ulysses S. Grant, and he probably never heard it. It was an African-American dialect word deriving from the date, June 19, 1865, on which General Order No. 3 was issued by Major General Gordon Granger, the new commander of the District of Texas.

As we celebrate the Bicentennial of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant it seems appropriate to take a look back to see how it was observed 100 years ago.

It is impossible to know exactly what Ulysses S. Grant’s voice sounded like, but through first-hand accounts and some research, a clearer idea emerges of what it might have been like to speak to the General himself.

The future meets the past at Grant Cottage Historic Site. Throughout history technological innovation has fueled progress. Discover Grant’s view of technology and how modern technology is now protecting his final home.

Learn about the Terrell family a story that encompasses 100 years of civil rights struggle. Find out how General Grant supported the next generation of civil rights activists and how their inspiring lives and careers helped change America.

Famous suffragist Susan B. Anthony visited Grant Cottage in the summer of 1889 and had an interesting reaction to what she saw. Discover how her path crossed with that of President Grant and his wife Julia in her quest for women's rights.

While facing uncertainty and hardship General Grant makes a pivotal decision in May 1864. His decision would change the course of the war and inspire a nation.

Learn more about the physicians that brought Grant through the valley of the shadow of death in his final months…

Ulysses Grant and the nation of his time certainly faced significant adversity. Discover some of the keys of Grant's success in facing hardship and finding the best of humanity in the worst of times.

In the Victorian-era souvenir hunting was common practice and Grant Cottage was no exception.

Grant Cottage has hosted many veterans over its 134-year history. In 1998 Medal of Honor recipient Captain James Burt visited Grant Cottage as guest of honor in a flagpole dedication ceremony. In the following blog post discover how the stars and stripes have been a powerful symbol at Grant Cottage for generations...

In a recently discovered letter a man named Hollis writes to his brother about Grant’s funeral from New York City. Through his letter we get a glimpse of the effect of Grant’s death on an everyday citizen in their own words.

With Grant’s passing in the summer of 1885 quietly working amid the tumult of activity were members of funeral industry. They were there to take care of the necessities of preserving the General and seeing his remains taken care of on his journey to his final resting place…