U.S. Grant Home - Galena, Illinois
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Hikenutty
N 42° 24.667 W 090° 25.474
15T E 711919 N 4698637
U.S. Grant lived in this home after he returned from the Civil War. The house was a gift to Grant from the citizens of Galena.
Waymark Code: WM2083
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2007
Views: 92
This 2 story brick home was a gift to U.S. Grant after the end of the Civil War. It stands on a broad expanse of lawn overlooking the park in the valley below it.
The building was given to the state by Grants children to be operated as a permanent memorial to their father. The state of Illinois continues to operate a museum in the building and in 1955 financed an extensive restoration to the home, returning it to its 1868 appearance.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Summer hours: Wednesday through Sunday 9am - 5pm, April through October
Winter hours: Wednesday through Sunday 9am - 4pm, November through March
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Admission Prices:
Suggested donation of $3 for adults and $1 for children
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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