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Saving History Saturday: Grant Cottage Acquires Additional Land
On Wednesday April 27, President Ulysses S. Grant’s 200th birthday, the New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation announced the transfer of 4 acres of the former Mount McGregor Correctional Facility to Grant Cottage. The facility, closed since … Continue reading
ECW Patreon Exclusive: U.S. Grant’s Bicentennial at the Cottage
As previously announced, two new ECW podcast episodes are now available for free through Spotify and Apple Podcasts. However, we are still offering exclusive content on our Patreon account as a thank you for your support! The exclusive content for … Continue reading
Posted in Podcast
Tagged bicentennial, ECW Podcast, Emerging Civil War Podcast, Grant Cottage, Podcast, Ulysses S. Grant
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The “Emerging Civil War Series” Series: Grant’s Last Battle
It’s a pretty nerdy thing to admit, but I loved writing a book about a guy who was writing a book. That the guy was Ulysses S. Grant, and the book his personal memoirs, and that he was writing it … Continue reading
ECW Weekender: “50 Days on the Mountain” with Grant Cottage
Grant Cottage State Historic Site atop Mt. McGregor in Wilton, NY, has been doing some exceptional coverage this year of Ulysses S. Grant’s time atop the mountain, thanks to operations manager Ben Kemp. Ben has been producing a live video … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields & Historic Places, ECW Weekender
Tagged Ben Kemp, Grant Cottage, Mt. McGregor, Ulysses S. Grant
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Being Grant: Now and Then—Postscript
ECW is pleased to welcome back our friend, Dr. Curt Fields. Curt is nationally known for his acclaimed portrayal of Ulysses S. Grant. This week, he reflects on some of the highlights of his career thus far. (postscript to a … Continue reading
Saving History Saturday: Grant Cottage is now a National Landmark!
The news broke this week! Grant Cottage has been officially named a national landmark. We’ve been following this development for a few months now, and it’s exciting to see the positive changes. Congressional leaders reflected on the moment by sharing … Continue reading
Posted in National Park Service, Preservation
Tagged Grant Cottage, Preservation, Saving History Saturday
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Grant Cottage Extends Its Season and Gets Ready for Some Big News
Grant Cottage has extended its season this year—just in time to help them celebrate some exciting news. With the autumn leaves still in gorgeous color, it’s an especially beautiful time to visit. Grant Cottage—located atop Mt. McGregor in Wilton, NY, … Continue reading
Saving History Saturday: Big News For Grant Cottage
In a recent virtual meeting, the Department of the Interior’s National Historic Landmark Committee unanimously approved the recommendation to make Grant Cottage a national historic landmark. The decision awaits approval from the Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt. It’s been … Continue reading
A Conversation with Author Robert Conner on Grant’s Dying Days
One hundred and thirty-five years ago today, Ulysses S. Grant died on Mt. McGregor in Wilton, NY, just north of Saratoga Springs. Just days earlier, he had completed the draft of his memoirs. Robert Conner is a guide at the … Continue reading
Images of Grant’s Last Days
On ECW’s YouTube page today, I spent a little time pondering two images of Ulysses S. Grant taken during his time atop Mt. McGregor in the last weeks of his life. Because the images in the video might be hard … Continue reading
Posted in Personalities, Photography
Tagged Grant Cottage, Grant's Memoirs, Mt. McGregor, Ulysses S. Grant
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