The Grant Monument Association cordially invites you to a dinner commemorating the 197th Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s birth. Dinner shall be accompanied by a colloquy between General David Patraeus and Elizabeth Samet, Editor, The Annotated Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant.
Learn moreOn Saturday, April 27, 2019, the National Park Service and the United States Military Academy at West Point will host the official government ceremony commemorating the 197th anniversary of President Grant’s birth. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine (inside the mausoleum in the event of inclement weather). The keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony will be Ron White, author of American Ulysses (2016). A book signing will follow the ceremony in the overlook pavilion across the street from Grant’s Tomb. In addition, West Point Cadets will provide an honor guard, conduct a wreath-laying ceremony, and fire a rifle salute.
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, join the Oliver Tilden Camp #26, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, for their annual commemoration of the birth of General Ulysses S. Grant at Grant’s Tomb. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. Many Civil War and other patriotic organizations will be in attendance and will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony during the commemoration. Speakers will include representatives of the Sons and the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Military Order of the Loyal Legion, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association, and the Grant Monument Association.
Please join us for our yearly observance of Grant’s death with a wreath laying ceremony at General Grant National Memorial.
The Grant Monument Association held a live online event to mark President Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday in 2020: a colloquy between General David Petraeus and Elizabeth Samet, the professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point who published an annotated edition of Grant’s memoirs. Few if any figures in American history have been as misunderstood as Ulysses S. Grant. He has undergone a dramatic reassessment in recent years. Discussion covered historians’ changing views and aspects of Grant’s leadership and legacy that every student of history should know.
Learn more2020 year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of General William T. Sherman, whose partnership with General Ulysses S. Grant was instrumental to Union victory during the Civil War. General David Petraeus and John Marszalek discussed the relationship between Generals Grant and Sherman. Dr. Marszalek is the executive director and managing editor of the Ulysses S. Grant Association. His extensive scholarship on the Civil War includes annotated editions of the memoirs of General Grant and (forthcoming) of General Sherman.
Learn moreThe Grant Monument Association cordially invites you to a dinner commemorating the 200th Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s birth. Dinner will be accompanied by a colloquy featuring General David Petraeus; Ron Chernow, author of Grant; and Ron White, author of American Ulysses.
Learn moreOn Wednesday, April 27, 2022, the National Park Service and the United States Military Academy at West Point will host the official government ceremony commemorating President Grant’s 200th birthday. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine (inside the mausoleum in the event of inclement weather). Speakers include the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, and Grant biographer Brooks Simpson. Refreshments and a book signing will follow the ceremony.
Learn moreThe Grant Monument Association cordially invites you to a dinner commemorating the 201st Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s birth. Dinner will be accompanied by a colloquy featuring General David Petraeus and Grant biographer Brooks Simpson.
Learn moreThe Grant Monument Association cordially invites you to a dinner commemorating the 202nd Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s birth. Dinner will be accompanied by a colloquy featuring General David Petraeus and military historian Donald L. Miller.
Learn moreThe Grant Monument Association cordially invites you to a dinner commemorating the 203rd Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s birth. Dinner will be accompanied by a colloquy featuring General David Petraeus and biographer H.W. Brands.
Learn moreThe Grant Monument Association cordially invites you to a dinner commemorating the 204th Anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant’s birth. Dinner will be accompanied by a colloquy featuring General David Petraeus, Gary W. Gallagher, and Joan Waugh.
Learn moreJoin a park ranger for a free 25-minute program about Grant's Tomb at 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays - Sundays!
Learn More at NPS.govJoin a park ranger for a free 25-minute program about Grant's Tomb at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursday and Sundays!
Learn More at NPS.govCelebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a concert at Grant’s Tomb featuring performances by a Jazz ensemble featuring musicians from the Juilliard School and by the Antebellum Marine Band. View the parade of tall ships from the overlook pavilion at Grant’s Tomb, one of the best locations to observe this much-anticipated America 250 event. Meet President Grant, portrayed by Ken Serfass, and hear his reflections on America’s 100th birthday in 1876. Complimentary BBQ and cake will be provided. This event is free and open to all.
Learn moreCome join us on a journey back in time to hear music from the time of General Grant. Hear traditional songs, stories and fiddle tunes of the Civil war, Erie canal and of lumberman and farmers. Uncle Joe and Fiddlin' Renee, coming from the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, will feature banjo, guitar, fiddle and singing for your listening pleasure. Together they offer over a century of musical experience.
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