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The Haunting History of Mt. McGregor – Halloween Special

  • Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site 1000 Mount McGregor Road Wilton, NY, 12831 United States (map)

History can certainly be dark and spooky. Other than the death of a U.S. president, Mt. McGregor has had its share of tragedies. Join Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp as he shares true tales of mystery and misfortune on the mountain from the last 150 years.

Note: Some program content involves discussing elements of death, self-harm, and suffering and may be considered too graphic for younger audiences.

ALL GRANT COTTAGE PROGRAMS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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A visit to Grant’s Cottage

“Excellent guides who enrich the experience and help you to learn and understand what President /General Grant was going through in the weeks before his passing. History is ever present in our day to day life and it is more so when we get a chance to see it up close and personal. Grant's Cottage is one such place. Beautiful day on the mountain, JFK said" A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers". Grant is a man to honor and remember. So much history to explore and see in up state New York, stop by and experience Grant's Cottage.”

-Catherine F, TripAdvisor Sep 2025

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.