BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DDA9F405-A1F5-94AD-F430E88EFEA992C3@nps-ical SUMMARY:Walk Through History: Healthy Parks\, Healthy People Fitness-Based Program DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000 DESCRIPTION:Walk Through History\nJoin a park ranger for fun\, fitness\, an d history on a 3-mile\, leisurely-paced\, round-trip walk through Grantwoo d Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin. The program is free.\n\nRegistration: Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\n Event details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDA9 F405-A1F5-94AD-F430E88EFEA992C3\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/pl anyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDA9F405-A1F5-94 AD-F430E88EFEA992C3 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20261031T050000Z;FREQ=MONTHLY;BYSETPOS=3;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A303D1EC-D9A0-AF66-F3EE10DBC7D86CAA@nps-ical SUMMARY:History talk: Mary Meachum and the St. Louis Underground Railroad DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000 DESCRIPTION:St. Louis was an active stop on the Underground Railroad with i ts close proximity to the free state of Illinois. One of St. Louis's most prominent conductors on the Underground Railroad was Mary Meachum. The wid ow of a free\, black minister John Berry Meachum spent years with her husb and teaching both free and enslaved blacks how to read and write\, defying Missouri law. In May 1855\, Mary led a boat of freedom-seekers on a midni ght crossing of the Mississippi River toward Alton\, Illinois. Upon arrivi ng at shore\, the party was met by law enforcement and all arrested\, incl uding Meachum. While the fates of most of the enslaved are unknown\, Mary was released from custody shortly after the event and never charged. Local Meachum historian Angela DaSilva will discuss the St. Louis and the Under ground Railroad and the brave individuals who sought to help those seeking freedom in a free state.\n\nFee info: The program is free.\n\nRegistratio n: The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\nEv ent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A303D1 EC-D9A0-AF66-F3EE10DBC7D86CAA\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/plan yourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A303D1EC-D9A0-AF 66-F3EE10DBC7D86CAA LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Living History,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104DDFE1-9019-A771-FF3B0F64024CC965@nps-ical SUMMARY:Special Exhibit Opening Lecture: Julia Dent Grant: A 200 Year Legac y DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T110000 DESCRIPTION:A historical person is no longer able to speak for themselves\, but what they leave behind can offer contextual clues about their life. T hrough Julia’s personal items\, visitors are immersed in Julia’s dual role as a family-oriented woman and public figure. Historian and Curator Nick Sacco will discuss the challenges in curating such an important exhibit co ntaining over 30 artifacts\, including the oldest known photograph of Juli a from the early 1850s\, written correspondence throughout her life\, a fi rst edition copy of her personal memoir\, items from her 1848 wedding\, an d other personal items from her time as First Lady and during her World To ur (1877-1879). The exhibit will officially open following the opening lec ture and visitors are invited to be among the first to explore a collectio n that has been assembled for the first time. The exhibit will run through September 30\, 2026 in the museum rotunda.\n\nThe program is free. Call 3 14-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=104DDFE1-9019-A771-FF3B0F64024CC965\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=104DDFE1-9019-A7 71-FF3B0F64024CC965 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Show,Other,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5CFA4D29-CB06-E53B-E84CA9FBDC679110@nps-ical SUMMARY:Author Talk: “The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The C omplete Annotated Edition” DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T110000 DESCRIPTION:“The Memoirs of General William Tecumseh Sherman—The Complete A nnotated Edition” is a Harvard University Press publication edited by MSU’ s John F. Marszalek with Louie P. Gallo and David S. Nolen. \n\nJohn Marse lak and David Nolen will discuss this latest work.\n\nFee info: The progra m is free.\n\nRegistration: Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations\n\ nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5CF A4D29-CB06-E53B-E84CA9FBDC679110\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/p lanyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5CFA4D29-CB06-E5 3B-E84CA9FBDC679110 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5D39BE80-D1A3-2CC6-54B2228A47BFB4A6@nps-ical SUMMARY:Author Talk: Presidential Road Trips DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000 DESCRIPTION:Bill Clevlen is a travel journalist and author. For 17 years I livedand appeared daily on the Frank O Pinion radio show in St. Louis. \n\ n \n\nBill will speak about his new book out called Presidential Road Trip s - 100 Places To Explore and Experience The History of American President s and highlight a number of Grant-related sites that are must see stops on any roadtrip.\n\nFee info: The program is free\n\nRegistration: Call 314- 842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/p lanyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D39BE80-D1A3-2CC6-54B2228A47BFB4A6\n\nA ll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D39BE80-D1A3-2C C6-54B2228A47BFB4A6 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5BAAAD7E-CEEF-56D7-E46E00CBAF7DC77A@nps-ical SUMMARY:Historic Saint Louis Summer Event - Landscapes of Summertime Past DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000 DESCRIPTION:Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site joins several area hist oric sites\, museums\, and privately owned homes for a day of summer open houses and tours. See how our ancestors connected with the land\, in both ornamental and practical ways. At White Haven in the 1850s\, the focus was on farming. They did have beautiful flower gardens and today you can see our rain garden with native plants and flowers. We will have a self-guided tour of the garden and a variety of activities for children.\n\nFor more information on the programs at Ulysses S. Grant NHS\, call 314-842-1867 ex t. 230. For more information on other sites participating in the Historic Saint Louis event\, visit Summer Event (historicsaintlouis.org)\n\nEvent d etails: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5BAAAD7E-CE EF-56D7-E46E00CBAF7DC77A\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourv isit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5BAAAD7E-CEEF-56 D7-E46E00CBAF7DC77A LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A36ED968-0552-0189-BE8FC4F8E2DDED05@nps-ical SUMMARY:Concert at the Park: Colonel Ford DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T200000 DESCRIPTION:Colonel Ford describes their sound as "electrified vintage coun try". The band is made up of a host of local legends\, including front men Gary Hunt (Guitar/Vocals) and Dade Farrar (Upright Base/Vocals).\n\nBring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy this free concert. Outside food and be verages are allowed.\n\nFee info: The event is free\n\nRegistration: No re servations are required.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvis it/event-details.htm?id=A36ED968-0552-0189-BE8FC4F8E2DDED05\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A36ED968-0552-01 89-BE8FC4F8E2DDED05 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Exhibition/Show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DD7F0327-E1B1-E85C-D5295BE2EDC64DA4@nps-ical SUMMARY:White Haven Readers Guild DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T150000 DESCRIPTION:Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster: The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War by Gerri Willis\n\nThe book cl ub is open to all who are interested. The Reader’s Guild meets quarterly o n Wednesdays at 2 PM. Enjoy a group discussion led by a park ranger. This has been rescheduled from October 1. The program is free. Call 314-842-186 7 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyou rvisit/event-details.htm?id=DD7F0327-E1B1-E85C-D5295BE2EDC64DA4\n\nAll eve nts: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DD7F0327-E1B1-E8 5C-D5295BE2EDC64DA4 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A3AD85B2-9CCB-AF19-3AA94B5071E8D0F2@nps-ical SUMMARY:Concert at the Park: RiverBend Bluegrass DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000 DESCRIPTION:Traditional Bluegrass at its finest\, RiverBend is a five-piece bluegrass band proudly calling Missouri home\, known for delivering high- energy\, heartfelt performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. Rooted deeply in traditional bluegrass\, the band blends time-honored stan dards and honors the pioneers of the genre while adding a fresh\, contempo rary spark that keeps today’s crowds engaged. Bring a lawn chair or a blan ket to enjoy this free concert. Outside food and beverages are allowed.\n\ nFee info: The event is free\n\nRegistration: No reservations required.\n\ nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A3A D85B2-9CCB-AF19-3AA94B5071E8D0F2\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/p lanyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A3AD85B2-9CCB-AF 19-3AA94B5071E8D0F2 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Exhibition/Show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A3C5FE54-C022-592C-986ADFF7252CDBF8@nps-ical SUMMARY:Ulysses S. Grant Death Day Commemoration DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000 DESCRIPTION:The Sons of Union Veterans Ulysses S. Grant Camp #68\, in partn ership with Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site\, will conduct a death commemoration ceremony to mark 141 years since President Grant’s passing on July 23\, 1885. The program includes speeches and a wreath laying cerem ony. This event will take place outdoors. It will be followed by a present ation in the park's theater at 11 am by noted Grant historian and former N PS park ranger\, Tim Smith. \nThe event is free and no reservations are re quired.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details. htm?id=A3C5FE54-C022-592C-986ADFF7252CDBF8\n\nAll events: https://www.nps. gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A3C5FE54-C022-59 2C-986ADFF7252CDBF8 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Other,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5D727EF0-9653-1608-0214E0805E5A9AED@nps-ical SUMMARY:Author talk: Webster Groves - A Walk Through History DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000 DESCRIPTION:Steve Schoenbeck\, Archives Manager and the Webster Groves Hist orical Society will discuss his new book\, Webster Groves: A Walk Through History.  Among other topics\, Steve will dicuss the fact that General Gra nt's cabin\, "Hardscrabble\," had been moved to Old Orchard (Webster Grove s) in 1891 for use as the offices of realtors Edward and Justin Joy\, and the lore that connects General Grant with John Helfenstein\, an early sett ler in Webster.\n\nFee info: The program is free.\n\nRegistration: Call 31 4-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.go v/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D727EF0-9653-1608-0214E0805E5A9AED\n \nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5D727EF0-9653-16 08-0214E0805E5A9AED LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A412ABD6-9C66-6B9C-F09D90B648267D77@nps-ical SUMMARY:Concert at the Park: Erin Bode DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000 DESCRIPTION:Since Erin Bode began her professional recording career\, she h as garnered much critical praise for her pure voice and impressive phrasin g and style. Her works run the gamut between standard jazz and decidedly m ore pop-based pieces that showcase her love of poetry with songs that are rich in harmonic and timbral texture. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to e njoy this free concert. Outside food and beverages are allowed.\n\nFee inf o: The event is free.\n\nRegistration: No reservations required.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A412ABD6-9 C66-6B9C-F09D90B648267D77\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyour visit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A412ABD6-9C66-6B 9C-F09D90B648267D77 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Exhibition/Show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A3FF67D6-FC37-8CCF-E98B908CD6D1E306@nps-ical SUMMARY:History talk: The Wedding of Ulysses and Julia Grant DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000 DESCRIPTION:Ulysses S. Grant married Julia Dent on August 22\, 1848 in a ho me just south of what is Gateway Arch National Park. The home was owned by Julia's parents\, Frederick F. Dent and Ellen Wrenshall Dent. David Newma nn\, Interpretation Program Manager at Ste. Genevieve National Histircal P ark will highlight the events of the historic wedding.\n\nFee info: The pr ogram is free\n\nRegistration: Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations .\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id =A3FF67D6-FC37-8CCF-E98B908CD6D1E306\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ul sg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A3FF67D6-FC37-8C CF-E98B908CD6D1E306 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5C9FE2D2-CC9E-79B7-86B4BDBFA5EB5F9B@nps-ical SUMMARY:National Junior Ranger Day  DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T150000 DESCRIPTION:No matter what age you are\, you are invited to explore\, learn \, and protect on National Junior Ranger Day. Join this one-day celebratio n that is part of the annual National Park Week. Included in the day are 1 9th century farming demonstrations\, a rain garden activity\, outdoor game s\, and bird watching. The afternoon will feature musical performances by Wild Heart at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.\n\nFee info: The program is free.\n\nR egistration: No reservations are required.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5C9FE2D2-CC9E-79B7-86B4BDBFA5EB5 F9B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=5C9FE2D2-CC9E-79 B7-86B4BDBFA5EB5F9B LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DA044A5A-BD2F-56A3-38762E3DBFD8E7B3@nps-ical SUMMARY:Author Talk: Unconditional Surrender - Ulysses S. Grant in the Civi l War DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Curt Fields will discuss his latest book\, Unconditional Su rrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War.\n\nDr. Curt Fields has had a s trong interest in the Civil War since he was about 12 years old. That inte rest led him\, ultimately\, to portray General Grant in first-person. In “ being” General and President Grant\, he developed a deep respect for the c omplex man that Grant was—a man who has\, regrettably\, been shunted into the shadows of history. In the 21st century\, Curt has been a police offic er and hostage negotiator\; a high school teacher and later a principal\; and a university instructor. In 2022\, Curt was elected to the board of di rectors of the Ulysses S. Grant Association. He serves on the board of dir ectors for the Civil War Roundtable Congress and on the board of the Tenne ssee Civil War Preservation Association\n\nCurt is co-author with Chris Ma ckowski of Unconditional Surrender: Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War\, pa rt of the Emerging Civil War Series.\n\nThe program will take place in the theater in the Visitor Center. The program is free\, but reservations are required. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\nFee info: The p rogram is free.\n\nRegistration: Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservatio ns.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm? id=DA044A5A-BD2F-56A3-38762E3DBFD8E7B3\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DA044A5A-BD2F-56 A3-38762E3DBFD8E7B3 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DDA06430-DA0E-1ED7-E1B09DCD412B4385@nps-ical SUMMARY:Night Walk DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T203000 DESCRIPTION:At this outdoor living history event\, visitors will hear memor ies of Julia from several of the most important people in her life.\n\nThe event is free\, but spaces are limited to one hundred. Reservations open August 1 and can be made by calling 314-842-1867 ext. 230.\n\nFee info: fr ee\, but reservations required\n\nRegistration: Please call 314-842-1867 e xt. 230\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details. htm?id=DDA06430-DA0E-1ED7-E1B09DCD412B4385\n\nAll events: https://www.nps. gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDA06430-DA0E-1E D7-E1B09DCD412B4385 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Living History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DD8206EC-D290-ACB0-82D1DBDBD7200A88@nps-ical SUMMARY:White Haven Readers Guild DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T150000 DESCRIPTION:Stark Mad Abolitionists: Lawrence\, Kansas\, and the Battle ove r Slavery in the Civil War Era by Robert Sutton\n\nThe book club is open t o all who are interested. The Reader’s Guild meets quarterly on Wednesdays at 2 PM. Enjoy a group discussion led by a park ranger. This has been res cheduled from October 1. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 f or reservations.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event -details.htm?id=DD8206EC-D290-ACB0-82D1DBDBD7200A88\n\nAll events: https:/ /www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DD8206EC-D290-AC B0-82D1DBDBD7200A88 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A455DDFC-00C0-8E04-A0AF78EEB7C0E985@nps-ical SUMMARY:History talk: Tracking Women's Fashion through Photographs of Julia Grant DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000 DESCRIPTION:Park Historian Nick Sacco combines his love of history and phot ography to trace 19th century women's fashion using photographs of Julia G rant.\n\nFee info: The program is free.\n\nRegistration: Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyour visit/event-details.htm?id=A455DDFC-00C0-8E04-A0AF78EEB7C0E985\n\nAll even ts: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A455DDFC-00C0-8E 04-A0AF78EEB7C0E985 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DDB2738F-03C7-846E-C9C2D0BCD5C2CC47@nps-ical SUMMARY:A Spirited Holiday Past DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for A Spirited Hol iday Past! President Grant's home\, White Haven will be decorated for the holiday season. Tour the home and create a holiday craft with your family.  Guitarist Pattrick Rafferty will perform 19th century holiday tunes in th e parlor and Suzanne Corbett will provide 19th century baking demonstratio ns in the historic stone kitchen. You can sample Grant's gingerbread and r oll out gingerbread cookies. All activities are free and no reservations a re required.  \n\nUlysses S. Grant NHS is one of sixteen area historic sit es participating in the annual Historic Saint Louis Holiday Program.\n\nEv ent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDB273 8F-03C7-846E-C9C2D0BCD5C2CC47\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/plan yourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDB2738F-03C7-84 6E-C9C2D0BCD5C2CC47 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6B359A72-B0C8-50B4-FB5E455D76777DB3@nps-ical SUMMARY:Concert: Wolf Creek Bluegrass DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T200000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a festive concert by Wolf Creek Bluegrass in the park’s t heater. You can expect to hear traditional bluegrass from artists like Bil l Monroe and the Stanley Brothers along with some surprise bluegrass rendi tions of holiday classics. Visitors are invited to attend the open house\, concert\, or both!  Activities are free and no reservations are required. \n\nNote: Grant’s Farm will be open that evening for their walk-through ho liday lights. Our parking lot is open just for our visitors and is free.\n \nFee info: The event is free\n\nRegistration: No reservations are require d\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id =6B359A72-B0C8-50B4-FB5E455D76777DB3\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ul sg/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6B359A72-B0C8-50 B4-FB5E455D76777DB3 LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Exhibition/Show END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DDB96DBF-BC5E-3902-CE0E991D4DF184CB@nps-ical SUMMARY:White Haven by Candlelight DTSTAMP:20260514T102356Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T200000 DESCRIPTION:Experience White Haven in the evening during the holidays.  Lig hts will illuminate the grounds and historic house. Traditional and contem porary carols will fill the air as you arrive. Inside\, the decorated room s will glow with candlelight*. In the museum\, you’ll hear period holiday music performed by guitarist Patrick Rafferty. In the Visitor Center class room you can enjoy 19th century treats served by Suzanne Corbett\, food hi storian\, and learn about 19th century etiquette and holiday culinary cust oms. \n\nEnd the evening with a festive concert by Wolf Creek Bluegrass in the park’s theater at 7:00 pm. No reservations are required.\n\n All acti vities are free. Visitors are welcome to attend the open house\, concert\, or both! \n\n*For safety reasons\, our candles will be battery operated.\ n\n Note: Grant’s Farm will be open that evening for their walk-through ho liday light. Our parking lot is open just for our visitors and is free.\n\ nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDB 96DBF-BC5E-3902-CE0E991D4DF184CB\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ulsg/p lanyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DDB96DBF-BC5E-39 02-CE0E991D4DF184CB LOCATION:Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR