The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tim Welch, President
Joyce Musco, Vice President
Michael Lesser, Treasurer
Mary Flanagan, Secretary Reed Antis
Patrick Greene Sen. Roy McDonald, Emeritus Dr. Jack Myers Diana O'Brien
John Roessner
Kathleen Smith
Melissa Trombley-Prosch
David Waghorn
† Treat Williams, Honorary
† Jeannine Woutersz, Emerita

In 1985, New York State announced plans to close the cottage at the end of the season. Pressure on the State reversed their decision. The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage was formed in the fall of 1989 to operate and take care of the cottage.

The Friends of Grant Cottage is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the daily operations and 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.

1989 Founding Member of The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Lorraine Wescott

Lorraine Wescott is remembered for her passion, energy, and commitment to serving her community and preserving local history. She was the Wilton Town Historian for 20 years, a member of the Wilton Heritage Society, and a 1989 founding member and Vice President/Treasurer of The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage.

Each year we honor individuals that carry on Ms. Wescott’s commitment and unwavering dedication to Grant Cottage, its community, and residents with the Lorraine Wescott Friend of Grant Cottage Memorial Award.





Contact us

PO Box 2294, Wilton, NY 12831
(518) 584-4353   
info@grantcottage.org

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.